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B16 ETO

2008 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

161,003 mi
Last recorded161,003 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 ETO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 161,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 255,362 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 156,562 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 156,562 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 153,251 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 149,980 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has little reserve travel

rear tyres edges feathering

under trays fitted/ubcw

Pass 1 Dec 2020 146,374 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 136,069 miles

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

corrosion on all discs

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 2 Jun 2018 131,696 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 129,466 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre edge perished.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 128,595 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 125,734 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 107,192 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,740 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 44,586 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,954 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)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,320 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Wipers smearing

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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B16 ETO is a 2008 BMW 635 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B16 ETO, 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 B16 ETO registered?

B16 ETO is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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