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S888 FAE

2009 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,175 mi
Last recorded93,175 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 FAE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 93,175 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 93,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 91,472 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 89,343 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 88,079 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 88,079 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 86,134 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 84,507 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 84,507 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 82,462 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 79,217 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 79,217 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 77,028 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 75,136 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2016 73,394 miles

front wipers smearing

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,207 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,698 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,653 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 49,209 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,852 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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S888 FAE is a 2009 BMW 635 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2009 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 81,288 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 S888 FAE, 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 17 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S888 FAE registered?

S888 FAE is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 27 February 2009.

Is S888 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S888 FAE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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