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EF08 UJS

2008 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,799 mi
Last recorded123,799 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 UJS
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 123,799 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 118,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 118,187 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 111,024 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 102,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge,,REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 102,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge,,REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 92,583 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 92,577 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 92,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,594 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Jan 2019 87,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 11 Jan 2018 84,815 miles

Nearside Front slight distorted rim and small distortion to tyre wall

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 Jan 2018 84,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front slight distorted rim and small distortion to tyre wall

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 81,048 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 71,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge (not within measured area)

offside front tyre wearing on both edges (not within measured area)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine bay covers obscuring some testable components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,469 miles

Near side rear tyre is wearing low on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Off side rear tyre very worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,144 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,491 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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EF08 UJS is a 2008 BMW 635 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UJS, 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 EF08 UJS registered?

EF08 UJS is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is EF08 UJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 UJS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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