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LA08 NGS

2008 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,191 mi
Last recorded152,191 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 NGS
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 152,191 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 140,633 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 131,960 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 122,917 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 107,484 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 107,483 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 101,509 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 101,509 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 100,729 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 100,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 40 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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Pass 31 Aug 2018 96,304 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,164 miles

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

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 7 Sep 2016 74,939 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 54,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,575 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,067 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 33,104 miles

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

Passenger side tyre has slight tear on tyre - is marked @ time of testing unable to see cords nor is it felt that it is deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 6 May 2011 36,308 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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LA08 NGS is a 2008 BMW 635 in Silver 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 LA08 NGS, 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 LA08 NGS registered?

LA08 NGS is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is LA08 NGS safe to buy?

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