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EF08 BWC

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,922 mi
Last recorded193,922 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 BWC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 193,922 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 193,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 184,738 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 173,139 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2022 160,558 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 150,588 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 146,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 to 2 275/35/zr19 Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 129,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 245/40zr19 98y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 128,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 245/40zr19 98y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 108,355 miles

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 108,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275-35-19 accelera (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275-35-19 accelera (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 88,355 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Mar 2016 71,097 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,897 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 69,884 miles

Offside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,626 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,801 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 46,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 46,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 37,518 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 37,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EF08 BWC is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF08 BWC, 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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EF08 BWC is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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