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ETH 9L

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,862 mi
Last recorded127,862 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETH 9L
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 127,862 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass dicoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 122,307 miles

Front advise headlight washers inop

Fail 24 Oct 2024 122,307 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front advise headlight washers inop

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 116,990 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 116,988 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 112,067 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake has little to no reserve travel

Pass 10 Nov 2021 105,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Under-tray wet. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 105,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Under-tray wet. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 100,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 96,773 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 92,028 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 84,742 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2017 84,742 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 79,362 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,420 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,370 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,231 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,653 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 49,413 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 40,271 miles

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

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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ETH 9L is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ETH 9L, 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 ETH 9L registered?

ETH 9L is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is ETH 9L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETH 9L shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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