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FP08 OKN

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,626 mi
Last recorded126,626 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 126,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 14 Jun 2023 125,985 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 121,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 115,182 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 12 Jun 2020 113,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 14 Jun 2019 110,426 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 104,840 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,538 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 89,081 miles

Minor oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 89,047 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Nearside front lower outer rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Minor oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 80,537 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel to clean for test

long travel handbrake

Pass 30 May 2014 70,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn inner edge

sill kit fitted

Fail 29 May 2014 70,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing edges

rear tyres worn inner edge

sill kits fitted

Pass 31 May 2013 61,124 miles

Snow tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 25 May 2012 56,700 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 56,255 miles

registration plates delaminating, but not likely to be misread

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 OKN is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OKN, 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 FP08 OKN registered?

FP08 OKN is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is FP08 OKN safe to buy?

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