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GF08 XJJ

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

248,702 mi
Last recorded248,702 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 XJJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 248,702 miles

Handbrake performance just passed at 16%

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 244,268 miles

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

Handbrake performance just passed at 16%

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 237,111 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 237,111 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 230,605 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 223,670 miles

oil leaking

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 223,670 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil leaking

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2015 207,189 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 207,189 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 93,910 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc lipped

rear brake disc worn and lipped

Fail 30 Jun 2014 93,910 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc lipped

rear brake disc worn and lipped

Pass 8 Jul 2013 142,197 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 111,434 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 111,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 69,784 miles

correctly spaced number plates fitted over other plates

Fail 3 May 2011 69,784 miles

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

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

correctly spaced number plates fitted over other plates

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 XJJ is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XJJ, 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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GF08 XJJ is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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