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H4 ECY

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,510 mi
Last recorded126,510 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 ECY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 126,510 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 126,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 117,963 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 109,664 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 104,986 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,656 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 94,351 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 88,506 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 88,506 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front have cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 86,238 miles

Front Tyres perished and worn on inner shoulder

Rear Tyres bald on inner shoulders

Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,441 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 65,067 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 56,908 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 56,908 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,016 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,332 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 27,746 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,643 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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H4 ECY 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H4 ECY, 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 H4 ECY registered?

H4 ECY is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is H4 ECY safe to buy?

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