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IRZ 4161

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,785 mi
Last recorded99,785 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIRZ 4161
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 99,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2024 98,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2023 91,661 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 86,876 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 130,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 80,572 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 front & rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 80,552 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 front & rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 79,880 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,770 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 74,306 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

to clean no diesel test sheet

Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,864 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,103 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 15,368 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 15,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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IRZ 4161 is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 IRZ 4161, 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 IRZ 4161 registered?

IRZ 4161 is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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