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GSZ 1670

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

221,361 mi
Last recorded221,361 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSZ 1670
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 221,361 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 213,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 205,691 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 205,690 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 197,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides/ wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 191,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2021 191,263 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Jan 2020 174,077 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2019 157,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2018 135,785 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 118,449 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 118,449 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 101,775 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2015 101,775 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,550 miles

slight play in steering

Fail 6 Aug 2014 75,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight play in steering

Pass 18 Oct 2013 58,456 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 40,031 miles

emissions trigger point not met

front tyres wearing low on edges

sill covers and under trays fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 4 Oct 2012 39,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

emissions trigger pointnot met

front tyres wearing low on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low

sill covers and under trays fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,388 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 25,711 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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GSZ 1670 is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GSZ 1670, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GSZ 1670 registered?

GSZ 1670 is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is GSZ 1670 safe to buy?

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