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R8 ELU

2010 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,145 mi
Last recorded129,145 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 63578,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 ELU
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 129,145 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 129,141 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 124,480 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 124,205 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 124,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 123,013 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 123,013 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 107,174 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 107,174 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 85,905 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 80,282 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 75,260 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 68,498 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 61,594 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 54,311 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 54,311 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,000 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 52,999 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R8 ELU is a 2010 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 78,458 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 R8 ELU, 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 16 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R8 ELU registered?

R8 ELU is a 2010 BMW 635, first registered on 9 August 2010.

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