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P17 MSW

2008 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

129,228 mi
Last recorded129,228 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 MSW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 129,228 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 123,635 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 123,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 107,624 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 90,390 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,618 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 73,289 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 59,611 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 55,540 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 81,862 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 74,007 miles

Nearside Rear tyre bald/worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,697 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 39,001 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 33,012 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 16,879 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 13,929 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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P17 MSW is a 2008 BMW 635 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P17 MSW, 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 P17 MSW registered?

P17 MSW is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is P17 MSW safe to buy?

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