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AV08 VUO

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

222,370 mi
Last recorded222,370 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VUO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 222,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 218,652 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 211,815 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 211,357 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 196,149 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 196,149 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 178,248 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 159,758 miles

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

Offside Front 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 27 May 2015 139,225 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 139,225 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 118,458 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,709 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 82,554 miles

new rear brake pads fitted to old rear discs, discs show wear and o/s r disc in poor condition

park brake has considerable imbalance when tested on RBT

passed smoke test but has restricted RPM

Pass 23 Apr 2011 62,320 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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AV08 VUO is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV08 VUO, 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 AV08 VUO registered?

AV08 VUO is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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