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M30 SJO

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,799 mi
Last recorded154,799 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 SJO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 154,799 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 151,452 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 146,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 142,374 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 137,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 127,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 115,664 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 101,974 miles

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

corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,375 miles

light corrosion and pitting on both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 7 Apr 2016 66,902 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,405 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Rear tyres worn and deteriorated on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,574 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,506 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,989 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 13,934 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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M30 SJO is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M30 SJO, 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 M30 SJO registered?

M30 SJO is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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