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KO08 GZE

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,168 mi
Last recorded87,168 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 GZE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 87,168 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 81,472 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both heavily corroded faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre showing slight wear outer edge

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 78,178 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside mirror glass slight discoloured

Pass 18 Nov 2022 75,125 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged auto dimming has failed, and mirror is now quite dark (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 72,382 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,548 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 64,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 60,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears inside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 57,032 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 57,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,229 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 46,229 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,448 miles

To clean to test,no emissions print out

Fail 25 Jun 2014 41,448 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

To clean to test,no emissions print out

Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,625 miles

Emissions too clean to test, no print out provided

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,974 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 19,391 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

emissions too clean to register on testing machine .

Fail 14 Feb 2011 19,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres bald on inner edges

emissions too clean to register on testing machine .

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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KO08 GZE is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KO08 GZE, 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 KO08 GZE registered?

KO08 GZE is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is KO08 GZE safe to buy?

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