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IUI 247

2008 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,740 mi
Last recorded165,740 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 247
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2026 165,740 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 159,644 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 157,986 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 149,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2023 149,332 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 136,214 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 124,077 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 115,118 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 103,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 93,707 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 89,287 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 86,013 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 86,013 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 81,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,935 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 70,211 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 65,807 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,056 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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IUI 247 is a 2008 BMW 635 in Silver 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 IUI 247, 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 IUI 247 registered?

IUI 247 is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is IUI 247 safe to buy?

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