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M6 SKM

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,296 mi
Last recorded116,296 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 SKM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 116,296 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 112,588 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2024 109,359 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2023 105,467 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,050 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,627 miles

No blip test

Pass 14 Jan 2020 93,426 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 89,664 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 89,661 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 86,194 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring the view of components.

Pass 4 Jan 2017 81,471 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 78,151 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under trays fitted obscuring the view of components.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 72,974 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 72,974 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 63,861 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 63,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the outside edges

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,584 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 SKM is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M6 SKM, 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 SKM registered?

M6 SKM is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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