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PK08 PKD

2008 BMW 635

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,031 mi
Last recorded213,031 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 PKD
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 213,031 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 213,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 122,897 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking Brake Needs Adjustment

Fail 18 Mar 2025 122,895 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking Brake Needs Adjustment

Pass 28 Feb 2024 183,832 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 105,294 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 95,070 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 84,630 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 61,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with plastic under trays unable to view all brake pipes and fuel lines.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 49,699 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,337 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 47,132 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 47,132 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,276 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,288 miles

Automatic transmission slight oil leak.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 37,288 miles

Automatic transmission slight oil leak.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,950 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,571 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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PK08 PKD is a 2008 BMW 635 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PK08 PKD, 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 PK08 PKD registered?

PK08 PKD is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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