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M23 RML

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,601 mi
Last recorded166,601 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 RML
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 166,601 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, internal rack play ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 163,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 161,107 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 160,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 143,051 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 127,036 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 121,567 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 114,961 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2017 108,158 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 5 Feb 2016 105,232 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 103,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2014 92,301 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,981 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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,511 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R Tyre worn badly on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,083 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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M23 RML is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M23 RML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M23 RML registered?

M23 RML is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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