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AD05 MER

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,707 mi
Last recorded171,707 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 MER
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 171,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 157,487 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 157,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 143,988 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 136,427 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 136,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 128,762 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 105,429 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2018 105,529 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,111 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,239 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre approaching limit for wear

o/s front tyre getting low

Pass 20 Oct 2015 47,080 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 35,528 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 30,294 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 19,817 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 15,690 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,264 miles

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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AD05 MER is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AD05 MER, 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 AD05 MER registered?

AD05 MER is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is AD05 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 MER shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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