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J4 HXO

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,737 mi
Last recorded187,737 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 HXO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 187,737 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 180,561 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 173,551 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 173,547 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 160,017 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 145,210 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 135,197 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 121,065 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 121,059 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 114,521 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 114,521 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 103,270 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 96,827 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 90,424 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 84,721 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 84,721 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,705 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 72,918 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 57,766 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 57,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 13 Jan 2011 43,712 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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J4 HXO is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black 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 J4 HXO, 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 J4 HXO registered?

J4 HXO is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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The MOT history for J4 HXO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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