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PL57 BNE

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

233,936 mi
Last recorded233,936 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 BNE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 233,936 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 226,518 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 224,786 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 223,528 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 222,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jan 2020 219,724 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 203,795 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 195,457 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 183,963 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 156,700 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 156,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 121,704 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,383 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 82,383 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,641 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,675 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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PL57 BNE is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black 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 PL57 BNE, 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 PL57 BNE registered?

PL57 BNE is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is PL57 BNE safe to buy?

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