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N121 LUK

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,448 mi
Last recorded164,448 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 LUK
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 164,448 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 164,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Road wheel fixing missing offside and nearside front (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside rear lower (front most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 158,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Back arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 167,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 156,564 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 154,669 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 152,039 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 149,883 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 146,022 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 141,810 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 132,711 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 122,804 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm with further wear to inner edge

rear brake discs worn on inner face

rear inner brake pads look to be wearing thin

Pass 5 Feb 2015 114,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 4 Feb 2014 103,150 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 103,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,771 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Fail 15 Mar 2013 88,743 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,968 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 67,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,598 miles

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

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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N121 LUK is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black 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 N121 LUK, 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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N121 LUK is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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