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C16 PEY

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,020 mi
Last recorded123,020 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 PEY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 123,020 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 120,876 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 118,815 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 117,539 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 115,627 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 115,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 114,284 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 111,808 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 111,808 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,997 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 97,997 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 78,937 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 62,135 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

both rear tyres worn on inner edge nearly down to the cord

Pass 31 Dec 2014 47,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,020 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 44,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,362 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 24,820 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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C16 PEY is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C16 PEY, 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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C16 PEY is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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