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MD57 ZGO

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

180,081 mi
Last recorded180,081 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD57 ZGO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 180,081 miles

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 10 Apr 2025 174,782 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 174,473 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 166,985 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2023 158,668 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2023 158,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2022 150,375 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 150,347 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 139,822 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 131,406 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 127,934 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 123,296 miles

Engine covers fitted, obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2018 123,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted, obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2017 108,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 108,930 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rearward (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,555 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 92,555 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,959 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2014 80,465 miles

emission readings too low to register

n/s front tyre worn on inner & outer tread

o/s front tyre worn on inner & outer tread

Fail 20 May 2014 80,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

emission readings too low to register

n/s front tyre worn on inner & outer tread

o/s front tyre worn on inner & outer tread

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,546 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,202 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 34,533 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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MD57 ZGO is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MD57 ZGO, 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 MD57 ZGO registered?

MD57 ZGO is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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