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LB57 TVU

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,329 mi
Last recorded138,329 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 TVU
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 138,329 miles

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

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Aug 2025 130,474 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 130,474 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 122,250 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 122,223 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 121,138 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 121,077 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 116,229 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))

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 115,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 108,445 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edge

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2018 97,673 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 86,475 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,092 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

rear brake pads worn

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 72,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low inner edges.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 72,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low inner edges.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 68,165 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage and deterioration wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

front tyres worn low both edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage and deterioration wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 58,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage offside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,655 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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LB57 TVU is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LB57 TVU, 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 LB57 TVU registered?

LB57 TVU is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is LB57 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 TVU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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