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FP08 FZG

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

208,820 mi
Last recorded208,820 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 FZG
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 208,820 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 201,585 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush detioriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush detioriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 201,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush detioriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush detioriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 198,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 192,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outter (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear wheel has been welded but considered to be adequate repair

Pass 28 Jul 2021 179,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 179,212 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 170,197 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 157,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency on minimum requirement

Pass 10 Aug 2018 145,266 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 145,266 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 135,415 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 130,710 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 118,642 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 100,433 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,291 miles

advise-rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,074 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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FP08 FZG is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP08 FZG, 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 FP08 FZG registered?

FP08 FZG is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 26 May 2008.

Is FP08 FZG safe to buy?

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