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FV08 XDW

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

222,722 mi
Last recorded222,722 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XDW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 222,722 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 219,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 216,456 miles

Offside Front Outer wheel damage

Offside Front seat not tilting

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edege

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

front bumper and bonnet damage

small heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2023 216,422 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer wheel damage

Offside Front seat not tilting

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edege

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

front bumper and bonnet damage

small heat shield insecure

Pass 20 May 2022 206,533 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat not tilting

Offside Front slight play in hub

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 May 2022 206,537 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat not tilting

Offside Front slight play in hub

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 204,458 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake imbalance

Fail 3 Mar 2021 204,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake imbalance

Pass 24 May 2019 109,230 miles

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

Offside Wiper arm worn

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

Rear diff leaking

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 109,151 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Wiper arm worn

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

Rear diff leaking

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 94,507 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 94,507 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 94,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 76,528 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 67,231 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,975 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 53,470 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 48,138 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 39,719 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 17,621 miles

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

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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FV08 XDW is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FV08 XDW, 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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FV08 XDW is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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