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8 RJW

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,382 mi
Last recorded63,382 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 RJW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 63,382 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 61,353 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 58,162 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 55,198 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 51,563 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 51,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 48,839 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 45,997 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 42,979 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 40,437 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 40,437 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,417 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,327 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,577 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,285 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,556 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 21,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 17,492 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 635?

Based on 51,017 MOT tests across 4,019 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,019
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,161
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 881
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 775
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 615
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8 RJW is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,440 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 635 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 RJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 635 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 8 RJW registered?

8 RJW is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is 8 RJW safe to buy?

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