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L26 FSM

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,545 mi
Last recorded57,545 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 FSM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 57,545 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 57,545 miles

Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Spring worn through inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 55,868 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 53,183 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 51,281 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 49,302 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 48,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 48,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 47,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 46,332 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear H arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 46,332 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear H arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 44,023 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 44,023 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,471 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 41,471 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 36,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight edge wear and perishing nsf tyre

slight edge wear and perishing osf tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2014 36,786 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight edge wear and perishing nsf tyre

slight edge wear and perishing osf tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,423 miles

slight edge wear nsf tyre

slight edge wear osf tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2013 33,423 miles

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

slight edge wear nsf tyre

slight edge wear osf tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,474 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 23,745 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 23,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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L26 FSM 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 68.2%.

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 L26 FSM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L26 FSM registered?

L26 FSM is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is L26 FSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 FSM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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