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DX08 XBM

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,888 mi
Last recorded156,888 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 XBM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 156,888 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2024 155,370 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Sep 2023 153,980 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 150,172 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 143,663 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 132,040 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 117,061 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 110,618 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 110,612 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 100,261 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 90,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,439 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,196 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,926 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 43,266 miles

Both front tyres worn on outter edges

Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,229 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,040 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 26,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DX08 XBM is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DX08 XBM, 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 DX08 XBM registered?

DX08 XBM is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is DX08 XBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX08 XBM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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