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RO08 FOT

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,059 mi
Last recorded152,059 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 FOT
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 152,059 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 148,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 148,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose bush (hub mounted) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear most, outer rose bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most, outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 140,858 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 134,475 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 127,820 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 121,896 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 118,874 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 109,774 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 99,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,901 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 88,851 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2016 77,832 miles

Under trays fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,944 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,944 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,177 miles

Zero smoke so no print.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,638 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RO08 FOT is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RO08 FOT, 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 RO08 FOT registered?

RO08 FOT is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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