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RK57 MKA

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,178 mi
Last recorded106,178 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 MKA
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 106,178 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 106,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 96,159 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 94,169 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 91,105 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,882 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,712 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 85,297 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 83,595 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,573 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 73,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 70,995 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 70,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,841 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,043 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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RK57 MKA is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RK57 MKA, 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 RK57 MKA registered?

RK57 MKA is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is RK57 MKA safe to buy?

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