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GL08 BZG

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,661 mi
Last recorded231,661 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 BZG
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 231,661 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 220,919 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 205,768 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 205,734 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 185,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 169,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 152,815 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 28 May 2020 152,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 138,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 138,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 123,239 miles

both front tyres have slight wear inner edges

Pass 30 May 2017 112,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 102,249 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 92,433 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 88,437 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 May 2014 88,437 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2013 85,160 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 81,944 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 79,241 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Oil leak from o/s diff side shaft seal

Pass 16 May 2011 79,241 miles

Oil leak

Oil leak from o/s diff side shaft seal

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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GL08 BZG 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 75%.

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 GL08 BZG, 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 GL08 BZG registered?

GL08 BZG is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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