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GF08 WVL

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,647 mi
Last recorded133,647 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 WVL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 133,647 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2024 130,870 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 130,870 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 127,870 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 127,865 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 124,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 120,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 115,935 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 106,736 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump nut (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 100,289 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 94,571 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 85,495 miles
Pass 10 May 2015 75,394 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 67,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on the outer edges

Fail 14 May 2014 67,849 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on the outer edges

Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,050 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,928 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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GF08 WVL 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 77.8%.

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 GF08 WVL, 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 GF08 WVL registered?

GF08 WVL is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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