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L7 PWJ

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,806 mi
Last recorded157,806 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 PWJ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 157,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 155,216 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 151,518 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 135,851 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential, pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear floor and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 128,479 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 124,793 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 124,793 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 120,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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Pass 22 Nov 2018 111,464 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 4 Dec 2017 104,739 miles

full underbody covers fitted

oil leak

rear brake pads have worn low

rear diff oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2016 95,237 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads starting to wear low

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 95,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads starting to wear low

sill,underbody & engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 82,902 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 70,876 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 70,876 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2013 64,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f jacking pad missing

Pass 3 Dec 2012 54,152 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 46,574 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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L7 PWJ is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L7 PWJ, 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 L7 PWJ registered?

L7 PWJ is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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