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FY08 DXM

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,197 mi
Last recorded206,197 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 DXM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 206,197 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 199,043 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 187,187 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 175,694 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 165,684 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 157,914 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 149,918 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 140,197 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 131,302 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 123,149 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 123,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play ball joint in the rear position 31126770452R (2.2.B.1f)

rear pads wearing low3mm

Pass 13 Apr 2015 104,495 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 104,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

font brake pad / disc contact noise

front brake discs in poor condition lipped and corroded , strong advise brake pad change

offside rear wheel when spun slight roughness, cant determine if wheel bearing or brake /pad contact feel

Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,481 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight gouge in nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,472 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 72,472 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2012 63,124 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 63,040 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,199 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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FY08 DXM is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY08 DXM, 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 FY08 DXM registered?

FY08 DXM is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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