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PG08 WVS

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,770 mi
Last recorded202,770 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 WVS
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 202,770 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 202,164 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2025 201,375 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 194,115 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2023 186,821 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 175,292 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 162,467 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 162,229 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 134,634 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 134,321 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 115,382 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 114,924 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 106,576 miles

Front windscreen interior mirror has items hanging into the swept area (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear tyre breadth of tread has worn close to the legal limit (4.1E.1)

The park brake imbalance across axle (2) has been recorded at 54%,it appears the brakes are ready for service/repairs (3.7B.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 99,061 miles

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

O/s/r hand brake slightly lazy on brake rolling road

Fail 16 Apr 2016 99,061 miles

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

O/s/r hand brake slightly lazy on brake rolling road

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 93,661 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,495 miles

(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 35%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 15 Apr 2014 86,481 miles

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

(2d)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items left within the boot must be removed prior to presenting your vehicle to a Test Station for an inspection to be completed

(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance recorded across axle (2) is at 35%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the outer side of the central band is wearing unevenly,and the inner side is devoid of tread

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at each side of the central band is wearing unevenly

(8.3.1e)The vehicle presenter is reminded that items hanging from the interior mirror should not be fitted for legal reasons

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,831 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 69,837 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 58,715 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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PG08 WVS is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PG08 WVS, 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 PG08 WVS registered?

PG08 WVS is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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