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BV08 GVC

2008 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,728 mi
Last recorded140,728 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 GVC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 140,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from intercooler hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 135,331 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 135,283 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 131,085 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 114,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 98,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TIE ROD FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 92,513 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 84,953 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 81,467 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 74,963 miles

Oil leak Under tray fitted unable to see location it is coming from. ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,231 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,478 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre is very much worn on the inside edge

Offside Rear tyre is very much worn on the inside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,222 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2015 17,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,113 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,307 miles

no emissions detected

Fail 18 Feb 2013 43,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

no emissions detected

Pass 24 Feb 2012 35,731 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,716 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,027 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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BV08 GVC is a 2008 BMW 635 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BV08 GVC, 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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BV08 GVC is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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