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DY08 EOU

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,285 mi
Last recorded167,285 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 EOU
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 167,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 167,283 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 160,273 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing uneven outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear suspension arm . Inner front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2018 160,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing uneven outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear suspension arm . Inner front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 160,182 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front, both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 144,460 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 137,890 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 131,291 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 123,095 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 113,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,788 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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DY08 EOU is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY08 EOU, 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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DY08 EOU is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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