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FJ57 WVV

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

166,400 mi
Last recorded166,400 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 WVV
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 166,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 159,365 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 149,338 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 138,925 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2021 136,079 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 135,070 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 108,068 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 108,058 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,762 miles

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

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 6 Sep 2017 88,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,924 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,578 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 65,209 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 61,866 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 58,870 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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FJ57 WVV is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FJ57 WVV, 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 FJ57 WVV registered?

FJ57 WVV is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is FJ57 WVV safe to buy?

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