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NB06 BOW

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

153,437 mi
Last recorded153,437 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB06 BOW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 153,437 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 147,060 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 143,922 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 143,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 139,772 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 136,646 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 130,160 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 127,771 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 127,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 113,979 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 102,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,839 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,621 miles

n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,813 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 47,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 47,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 33,164 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 18,405 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 18,366 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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NB06 BOW is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NB06 BOW, 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 NB06 BOW registered?

NB06 BOW is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is NB06 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB06 BOW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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