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DF57 UFZ

2008 BMW 635

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,132 mi
Last recorded158,132 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 UFZ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 158,132 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 133,559 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 133,559 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 245/40 R19 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 130,314 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 130,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 126,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 126,018 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 122,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 122,987 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 114,470 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,032 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS

Nearside Front INNER & OUTER EDGES

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 8 Jan 2018 94,032 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

HAND BRAKE ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS

Nearside Front INNER & OUTER EDGES

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Jan 2017 86,706 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,080 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,084 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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DF57 UFZ is a 2008 BMW 635 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF57 UFZ, 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 DF57 UFZ registered?

DF57 UFZ is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is DF57 UFZ safe to buy?

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