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CJZ 5351

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

222,568 mi
Last recorded222,568 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 5351
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 222,568 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2026 222,563 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 219,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 219,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 217,053 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 217,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 213,640 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 210,247 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 206,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod slight play

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 200,307 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 182,172 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 165,857 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 153,125 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 153,125 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 143,587 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cut

Pass 16 Jan 2015 124,297 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight cut in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,414 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre is H speed rated, original fitment is W speed rating

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre is the only runflat type tyre fitted to vehicle

Fail 18 Jan 2014 98,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre is H speed rated, original fitment is W speed rating

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre is the only runflat type tyre fitted to vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2013 72,503 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 53,072 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,355 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre tread to cords 10mm long.

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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CJZ 5351 is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey 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 CJZ 5351, 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 CJZ 5351 registered?

CJZ 5351 is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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