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FD57 ZFC

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,412 mi
Last recorded99,412 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 ZFC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 99,412 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 89,030 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 84,846 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 84,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 79,731 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,806 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 68,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 May 2018 62,548 miles

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in nearside front upper track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in offside front upper track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,652 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 54,209 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 50,730 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 46,221 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 38,713 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 27,154 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,151 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 26,703 miles

small stone damage to front screen

Pass 20 Dec 2010 21,249 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside 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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FD57 ZFC is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD57 ZFC, 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 FD57 ZFC registered?

FD57 ZFC is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 12 January 2008.

Is FD57 ZFC safe to buy?

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