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LV08 OVM

2008 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

223,573 mi
Last recorded223,573 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 OVM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2025 223,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Rear differencial oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2024 212,427 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 194,487 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 194,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 178,808 miles

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 162,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 147,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 147,370 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 130,018 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 129,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Balljoint to rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 cracks in wheel inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 1 crack in inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 106,698 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 82,737 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 58,541 miles

Nearside Front Cuts on sidewall but not to cord

Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,437 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 30,066 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 23,033 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 16,931 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a nail in inner sidewall

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle wet when tested

Pass 23 May 2012 15,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 27 May 2011 13,310 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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LV08 OVM is a 2008 BMW 635 in Silver 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 LV08 OVM, 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 LV08 OVM registered?

LV08 OVM is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is LV08 OVM safe to buy?

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