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OY08 SGO

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,174 mi
Last recorded99,174 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 SGO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 99,174 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 99,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 89,554 miles

Front tyres worn on inner/outer edges

Pass 5 Aug 2021 87,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre is worn close to cords

Fail 5 Aug 2021 87,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre is worn close to cords

Pass 7 Aug 2020 84,348 miles

Deep cut in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 78,909 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 72,794 miles

wear inner edge o/side rear tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2018 72,793 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wear inner edge o/side rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2017 66,104 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 66,104 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 59,057 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,657 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear on inner edge of front tyres

wear on inner edge of o/side rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2014 44,596 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 37,711 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has Stone Chips

Pass 30 Oct 2012 32,585 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 32,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 26,179 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 21,138 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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OY08 SGO is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OY08 SGO, 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 OY08 SGO registered?

OY08 SGO is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is OY08 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY08 SGO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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