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EXY 635

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,922 mi
Last recorded146,922 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXY 635
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 146,922 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 142,779 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 140,800 miles

all discs corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2022 140,795 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

all discs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 137,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 133,381 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edges (outer bald) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner and outer edges of outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner and outer edges of outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Came on very dim during test (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine, undertrays saturated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 133,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine bay covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on edges (outer bald) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner and outer edges of outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inner and outer edges of outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Came on very dim during test (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine, undertrays saturated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 121,249 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 121,244 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 109,142 miles

under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2016 101,480 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 94,586 miles

too clean for diesel emissions test results

Pass 15 May 2013 75,121 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,992 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,787 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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EXY 635 is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EXY 635, 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 EXY 635 registered?

EXY 635 is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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