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OU57 HWC

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,508 mi
Last recorded149,508 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 HWC
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 149,508 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 147,975 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 147,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 145,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 141,521 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 136,634 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 130,804 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 129,102 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 123,247 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 123,100 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Park brake has no reserve travel

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

Pass 16 May 2018 117,023 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake reserve travel only just met requirements

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not over 25cm or exposing cords

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2018 117,022 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake reserve travel only just met requirements

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but not over 25cm or exposing cords

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 109,757 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 105,339 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 98,092 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,257 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,426 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,548 miles

Both front tyres goin bald on outer edges .

Fail 28 Feb 2012 27,548 miles

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

Both front tyres goin bald on outer edges .

Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,772 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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OU57 HWC is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue 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 OU57 HWC, 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 OU57 HWC registered?

OU57 HWC is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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