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N31 EMU

2007 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,026 mi
Last recorded124,026 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 63594,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 EMU
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 124,026 miles

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

Rear slight mist of oil coming from the diff

Pass 10 Jan 2025 117,349 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 106,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

corrosion developing in offside and nearside rear chassis legs

Pass 12 Dec 2022 165,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight signs of corrosion to some components and chassis

Fail 6 Dec 2022 165,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Bolt snapped holding on mount on strut (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight signs of corrosion to some components and chassis

Pass 31 Dec 2021 92,058 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 74,448 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 74,306 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear tyres on 3mm of tread (275/40r19)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 67,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 67,196 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 56,701 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2018 56,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 50,467 miles

rear tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,580 miles

rear tyres slight wear inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,610 miles

Nearside Rear slight wear inner edge of tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2014 46,978 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs pitting (worst on inner face)

o/s/r pads getting low

rear discs pitting

rear tyes wear inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,045 miles

rear discs pitting

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs pitting inner face

o/s/r pads worn?

Pass 18 Oct 2012 43,206 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 36,935 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,571 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 28,571 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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N31 EMU is a 2007 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 94,589 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 N31 EMU, 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 19 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N31 EMU registered?

N31 EMU is a 2007 BMW 635, first registered on 2 November 2007.

Is N31 EMU safe to buy?

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