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KR08 RJV

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,847 mi
Last recorded158,847 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 RJV
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 158,847 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 156,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 148,983 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 143,080 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 143,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 133,811 miles

Engine covers , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

couple of small stone chips in the front windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2021 133,811 miles

Engine covers , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

couple of small stone chips in the front windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2020 130,612 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 123,519 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 123,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 117,284 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 117,240 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 98,466 miles

Front both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 98,466 miles

Front both front tyres worn on edges

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,336 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,434 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 79,434 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 15,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 15,601 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 14,414 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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KR08 RJV is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KR08 RJV, 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 KR08 RJV registered?

KR08 RJV is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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