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SO57 MLF

2008 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,086 mi
Last recorded160,086 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 MLF
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 160,086 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 160,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 141,614 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 141,496 miles

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

Diesel emission reading not detected at time of test

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 140,692 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front head lamp damaged component loose inside and condensation build up

Nearside Rear park efficiency only just met

front tyres wear edges offside outer sidewall slight damage

Fail 20 Oct 2017 140,692 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative nearside and offside washers not working (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front head lamp damaged component loose inside and condensation build up

front tyres wear edges offside outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 7 Aug 2016 135,101 miles

emissions to clean to gain a reading

Fail 6 Aug 2016 135,101 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

emissions to clean to gain a reading

Pass 21 Jul 2015 127,242 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 122,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 122,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 101,389 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 83,147 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 83,147 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,611 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 64,449 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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SO57 MLF is a 2008 BMW 635 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SO57 MLF, 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 SO57 MLF registered?

SO57 MLF is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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