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MW57 UUL

2008 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,938 mi
Last recorded170,938 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 UUL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 170,938 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 170,938 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 159,288 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 159,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 150,748 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 141,151 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 131,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 118,947 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 110,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 96,407 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 92,175 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)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 92,170 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 77,905 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 67,792 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 67,792 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 59,980 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,168 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,447 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,205 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on shoulders

offside front tyre worn slightly on shoulders

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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MW57 UUL is a 2008 BMW 635 in Silver 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 MW57 UUL, 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 MW57 UUL registered?

MW57 UUL is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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