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LB08 CPE

2008 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,691 mi
Last recorded197,691 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 CPE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 197,691 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 190,097 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 190,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 176,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 166,037 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear automatic headlamp height adjuster mechanism worn fitted to rear suspension arm

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above min spec (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 158,687 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 158,687 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 147,419 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 131,969 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 131,969 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 114,765 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 110,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2015 110,579 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge away close to ply

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs deteriorating on faces

front brake pad sensor not fitted to pad

Fail 11 Aug 2014 96,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs deteriorating on faces

front brake pad sensor not fitted to pad

Pass 23 Jul 2013 79,044 miles

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

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

both rear lower wishbones pivot bushes slight perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,083 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front and rear discs pitting

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,914 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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LB08 CPE 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 72.2%.

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 LB08 CPE, 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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LB08 CPE is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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