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P500 ACT

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,113 mi
Last recorded99,113 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 ACT
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 99,113 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 98,422 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 97,661 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 96,020 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 93,785 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,357 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 91,337 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 89,316 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,662 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,458 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,204 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,112 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 101,568 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 58,126 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise handbrake adjustment

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 53,556 miles

All tyres cracking

Front brake discs corroded

O/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,369 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,941 miles

both front discs corroded

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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P500 ACT is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P500 ACT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P500 ACT registered?

P500 ACT is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is P500 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 ACT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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