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CH53 LAZ

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

86,727 mi
Last recorded86,727 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH53 LAZ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 86,727 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 85,681 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 84,014 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 83,101 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 81,911 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 80,590 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 79,064 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,269 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,031 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 64,642 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 46,376 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,741 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 32,417 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 32,402 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,493 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 16,555 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 16,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 8,119 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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CH53 LAZ is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CH53 LAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CH53 LAZ registered?

CH53 LAZ is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is CH53 LAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH53 LAZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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