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BU08 DXY

2008 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,162 mi
Last recorded151,162 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 DXY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 151,162 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 131,239 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 130,792 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 116,231 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 101,322 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 101,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 96,918 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 96,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 93,842 miles

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

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

Recommend new front wipers

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,790 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,383 miles

Oil loss

Under guards fitted impeding visual inspections

Fail 4 Apr 2018 87,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wear on inner edge

Oil loss

Under guards fitted impeding visual inspections

Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,172 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted to underside preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2016 80,013 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 76,251 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 76,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 57,809 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,696 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 46,746 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 38,298 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 28,989 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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BU08 DXY is a 2008 BMW 635 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BU08 DXY, 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 BU08 DXY registered?

BU08 DXY is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is BU08 DXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 DXY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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