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M6 KBU

2008 BMW 635

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,068 mi
Last recorded125,068 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 KBU
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 125,068 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 125,025 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 117,626 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 112,488 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 109,754 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 106,776 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,153 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 101,821 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 96,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 91,994 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner tread/edges

rear tyres worn on inner tread/edges

Pass 9 Aug 2016 85,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,370 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 76,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,949 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 63,506 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 63,480 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 54,712 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 54,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,874 miles

Both front tyres have worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Mar 2012 53,874 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,530 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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M6 KBU is a 2008 BMW 635 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M6 KBU, 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 M6 KBU registered?

M6 KBU is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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