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OO04 CEN

2008 BMW 635

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,483 mi
Last recorded112,483 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO04 CEN
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 112,483 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 107,154 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 107,132 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 101,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,759 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 86,377 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,612 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 76,509 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 71,077 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2017 66,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on both edge (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 59,689 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2015 53,643 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,686 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,844 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 35,752 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 35,752 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,646 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 26,646 miles

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

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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OO04 CEN is a 2008 BMW 635 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OO04 CEN, 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 OO04 CEN registered?

OO04 CEN is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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