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DB57 SEB

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

129,135 mi
Last recorded129,135 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB57 SEB
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 129,135 miles

Covers/Undertrays Fitted At Time Of Test Obscuring Some Components From View

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The Front Of The Two Arms Has Slight Play In The Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All Four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 126,928 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 123,159 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 118,993 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 115,042 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 111,574 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 108,438 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 103,954 miles

PLASTIC UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED Unable to check components

Pass 11 Mar 2017 97,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,230 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 78,521 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 76,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 67,041 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 67,041 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 59,075 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,184 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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DB57 SEB is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 DB57 SEB, 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 DB57 SEB registered?

DB57 SEB is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is DB57 SEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB57 SEB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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