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P1 DVR

2008 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,008 mi
Last recorded66,008 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 DVR
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 66,008 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 66,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 63,290 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 60,942 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 59,696 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 58,409 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,853 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 56,440 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 53,340 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 39,703 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 37,856 miles

some play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,719 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,930 miles

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

N/S/F tyre worn on edges cords close to being exposed advise to be replaced

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 22,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2011 19,737 miles

Emissions too clean for test

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 19,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emissions too clean for test

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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P1 DVR is a 2008 BMW 635 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P1 DVR, 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 P1 DVR registered?

P1 DVR is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is P1 DVR safe to buy?

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