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J24 GUT

2008 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,408 mi
Last recorded107,408 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ24 GUT
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 107,408 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 106,695 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 106,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 105,367 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 105,365 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 104,245 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 104,245 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 103,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

full undertrays fitted and offside and nearside sill covers

Pass 3 Jan 2020 99,801 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,342 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2018 89,413 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 89,413 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 77,424 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,675 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,963 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,098 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 68,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 55,184 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,465 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 43,494 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,271 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,919 miles

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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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J24 GUT is a 2008 BMW 635 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 J24 GUT, 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 J24 GUT registered?

J24 GUT is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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