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SO08 CMZ

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,042 mi
Last recorded142,042 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 CMZ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 142,042 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 133,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 121,839 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 121,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 120,691 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 113,630 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 108,793 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 100,799 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 90,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 82,276 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 82,109 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 73,928 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 73,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,824 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,073 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 51,918 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 39,888 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 May 2012 31,167 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 26,810 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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SO08 CMZ is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SO08 CMZ, 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 SO08 CMZ registered?

SO08 CMZ is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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