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J600 CEC

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,533 mi
Last recorded144,533 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 CEC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 144,533 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 142,698 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2024 136,509 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 3 chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 132,695 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 126,901 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 chips , 1 in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 119,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x3 chips in windscreen and 1 small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Testable items obscured by under trays

Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,879 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Drivers's sun visor swivel mounting broken

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% on roller brake test (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 109,879 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Drivers's sun visor swivel mounting broken

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% on roller brake test (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes & fuel lines

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 108,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2020 108,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has a cut down to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2019 99,364 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 91,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,107 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 85,107 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,113 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3.5mm and low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.9mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 76,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts in n/s/f tyre but not down to cords

Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,731 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,976 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing very low on outer edges

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,689 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2010 30,871 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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J600 CEC 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 85.7%.

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 J600 CEC, 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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J600 CEC is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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