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RO08 XJE

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,523 mi
Last recorded207,523 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 XJE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 207,523 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 205,675 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 200,300 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 200,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 193,371 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 193,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 183,433 miles

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

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))

brake pad warning light on but pads are good

Fail 28 Jun 2021 183,433 miles

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

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake pad warning light on but pads are good

Pass 5 Jun 2020 173,950 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 173,944 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2019 160,315 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 140,887 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 117,227 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 99,873 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,591 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,161 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 91,157 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,138 miles

wipers deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,946 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,071 miles

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

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

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 XJE is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO08 XJE, 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 XJE registered?

RO08 XJE is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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