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S15 KWS

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

84,379 mi
Last recorded84,379 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 KWS
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 84,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 84,343 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 79,240 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 79,153 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 74,255 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 74,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 69,137 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 63,919 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 63,400 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 63,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 57,836 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 54,925 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,753 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 49,753 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,440 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,945 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside of disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,683 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,802 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,138 miles

nsf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 May 2012 24,413 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 12 May 2011 17,052 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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S15 KWS is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 S15 KWS, 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 S15 KWS registered?

S15 KWS is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is S15 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S15 KWS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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