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S3 WVR

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,010 mi
Last recorded199,010 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 WVR
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 199,010 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 193,242 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 188,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water Ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 188,648 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Several Cuts in Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Support Brace for Rear Exhaust Silencers Adrift Due to Broken Weld

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Water Ingress (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 180,940 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 180,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 172,872 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 172,871 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 168,642 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 168,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 162,153 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 162,150 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 157,212 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 147,614 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 147,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 117,388 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 96,586 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 93,271 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 93,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 88,435 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 88,435 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2012 80,683 miles

ALL TYRES BALD INNER EDGE NEAR CORDS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2012 80,683 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ALL TYRES BALD INNER EDGE NEAR CORDS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers smearing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,442 miles

Offside Rear 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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S3 WVR is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S3 WVR, 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 S3 WVR registered?

S3 WVR is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is S3 WVR safe to buy?

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