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ST08 XHP

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,342 mi
Last recorded132,342 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 XHP
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 132,342 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 132,342 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 132,334 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 131,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 119,416 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 109,374 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 99,601 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 99,601 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 81,786 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,251 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 58,251 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 46,330 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,679 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,617 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 28,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,980 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 21,832 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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ST08 XHP is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ST08 XHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST08 XHP registered?

ST08 XHP is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is ST08 XHP safe to buy?

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