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AO08 ERX

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,914 mi
Last recorded118,914 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ERX
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 118,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 109,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 108,941 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2023 108,940 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2022 105,095 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2022 105,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,488 miles

Offside Headlamp wash not working

Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,717 miles

All four tyres more worn on inner edge.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 145,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,491 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,820 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 6 Mar 2013 40,820 miles

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

emissions too clean to register

o/s/r tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,349 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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AO08 ERX is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO08 ERX, 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 AO08 ERX registered?

AO08 ERX is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is AO08 ERX safe to buy?

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