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R555 MLL

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,378 mi
Last recorded100,378 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 MLL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 100,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also showing reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Also showing reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays fitted so inspection of some components reduced

Pass 30 Oct 2024 93,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted so inspection of some components reduced

Fail 30 Oct 2024 93,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted so inspection of some components reduced

Pass 17 Nov 2023 85,088 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 85,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 79,802 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 75,815 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 72,092 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

emissions test carried out - results to low to record and produce printout

offside front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

under body shields fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2019 68,650 miles

nearside rear shock absorber leaking - recommend replacement

offside front tyre worn inner edge

under body trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,640 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 61,599 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

few scratches around the car.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 57,792 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 54,021 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,480 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 46,003 miles

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

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

gearbox damp

oil all over the under trays

slight damage to the front number plate

slight travel on the parking brake, may require adjustment soon

Pass 14 Dec 2012 42,451 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,330 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 37,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

emissions too are too clean too test.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 29,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant light on

washer light on

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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R555 MLL is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R555 MLL, 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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R555 MLL is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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