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P3 FTF

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,522 mi
Last recorded133,522 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 FTF
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 133,522 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 129,645 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 122,760 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 113,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 105,897 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 105,895 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front 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 21 May 2019 95,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog / reverse lamp broken/cracked

Fail 20 May 2019 95,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog / reverse lamp broken/cracked

Pass 21 May 2018 83,575 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 83,565 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 May 2017 71,653 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 71,653 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 60,514 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 50,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 7 May 2015 50,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 May 2014 37,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre bald on both edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald nearly bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,479 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 26,257 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,246 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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P3 FTF is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue 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 P3 FTF, 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 P3 FTF registered?

P3 FTF is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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