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KX57 VTN

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,539 mi
Last recorded161,539 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX57 VTN
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 161,539 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 157,285 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 150,672 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 150,672 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 140,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear signs of parking brake cable fouling driveshaft.

Fail 3 May 2016 140,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear signs of parking brake cable fouling driveshaft.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 125,843 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 108,306 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 108,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Fail 9 May 2014 108,294 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 90,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 87,853 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 87,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,548 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wown on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,033 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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KX57 VTN is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KX57 VTN, 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 KX57 VTN registered?

KX57 VTN is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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