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CR02 ARB

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,894 mi
Last recorded198,894 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR02 ARB
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 198,894 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 192,628 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 192,540 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Suspenion arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 186,379 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 186,320 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre wall. ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 178,320 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 178,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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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CR02 ARB is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CR02 ARB, 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 CR02 ARB registered?

CR02 ARB is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is CR02 ARB safe to buy?

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