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S8 TLO

2009 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,241 mi
Last recorded119,241 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 63581,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 TLO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 119,241 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 119,236 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2024 115,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 111,987 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 107,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 105,166 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 103,410 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 96,199 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 86,583 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing uneven on inside and outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,107 miles

All brake pipes cover in grease

both rear discs worn

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 26 Apr 2016 67,963 miles

All brake pipes cover in grease cannot fully inspect

both rear discs worn

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,001 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,434 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,750 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges also sterting to crack,not excesive

Pass 24 May 2012 29,574 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 28,848 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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S8 TLO is a 2009 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 S8 TLO, 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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S8 TLO is a 2009 BMW 635, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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