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MO05 SYM

2008 BMW 635

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,229 mi
Last recorded125,229 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO05 SYM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 125,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 115,020 miles

Offside Rear registration plate lamp dim

Fail 5 Aug 2024 115,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle arch liner, loose at rear clips (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks caused by perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks caused by perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamp dim

Pass 1 Sep 2023 106,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 98,990 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 98,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,629 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 93,462 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 90,913 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,050 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,820 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 59,992 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,856 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 55,856 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,812 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 519,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 51,995 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 43,438 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 32,013 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 26,880 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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MO05 SYM is a 2008 BMW 635 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MO05 SYM, 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 MO05 SYM registered?

MO05 SYM is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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