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FN08 MVZ

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

782,774 mi
Last recorded782,774 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 MVZ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 782,774 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 182,774 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 178,399 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 178,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 151,435 miles

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))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 151,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 15 May 2018 130,520 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 97,368 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 97,301 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,491 miles

smoke level low, no print out

Pass 20 Feb 2015 64,614 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 47,914 miles

smoke level too low, no print out

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,947 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,598 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 21,190 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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FN08 MVZ 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 73.3%.

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 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 FN08 MVZ, 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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FN08 MVZ is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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