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OW08 HVZ

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,506 mi
Last recorded126,506 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 HVZ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 126,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 126,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 113,411 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 113,411 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 106,878 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 102,073 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 102,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 95,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 90,783 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2019 90,578 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2018 81,458 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,065 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 64,781 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,291 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,407 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 40,348 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,321 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions print out due to smoke meter not detecting any

Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,137 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions print out as smoke meter could not detect any

Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,353 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OW08 HVZ is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey 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 OW08 HVZ, 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 OW08 HVZ registered?

OW08 HVZ is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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