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LD08 UAC

2008 BMW 635

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,902 mi
Last recorded214,902 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 UAC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 214,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 203,754 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 199,233 miles

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

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 10 Nov 2022 190,563 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2022 190,563 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 183,226 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear reflector damaged

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 170,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 158,536 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 151,073 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

full under trays fitted not allowing inspection of various components

Pass 27 Jul 2017 140,076 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside / offside ()

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall but not to cords

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

park brake efficiency only just met 16%

under trays and engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2016 128,015 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 128,015 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 105,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2015 105,508 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 105,183 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,124 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 84,124 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 62,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke test to low to register

Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,424 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,856 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 45,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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LD08 UAC is a 2008 BMW 635 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD08 UAC, 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 LD08 UAC registered?

LD08 UAC is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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