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ML08 VCO

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

96,264 mi
Last recorded96,264 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML08 VCO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 96,264 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 88,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2024 84,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 80,660 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 73,964 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,860 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,013 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2019 58,221 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,147 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,519 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 32,993 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on both edges.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 26,828 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,988 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 17,988 miles

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

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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ML08 VCO is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ML08 VCO, 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 ML08 VCO registered?

ML08 VCO is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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