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VA57 PTZ

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

245,003 mi
Last recorded245,003 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 PTZ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 245,003 miles

undercover defective

Pass 13 Dec 2024 241,435 miles

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2023 221,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275-35-19yxl (5.2.3 (e))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2022 201,181 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 185,370 miles

THE NSF TYRE IS CRACKED AND HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

THE OSF TYRE IS PERISHED AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 26 Nov 2020 181,137 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

THE NSF TYRE IS PERISHED

THE OSF TYRE IS PERISHED AND WORN MORE ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Dec 2019 174,084 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 165,651 miles

THE ENGINE OIL LOOKS TO BE ON THE MIN MARK

THE OSR TYRE IS VERY BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

Fail 30 Nov 2018 165,650 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured the inner rim is cracked where it has been welded (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

THE ENGINE OIL LOOKS TO BE ON THE MIN MARK

THE OSR TYRE IS VERY BADLY WORN ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Nov 2017 154,299 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 147,137 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 142,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 142,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2014 121,896 miles

engine oil on minimum level mark

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 105,603 miles

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

buckle n/s/f roadwheel

drivers sun visor missing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 105,603 miles

buckle n/s/f roadwheel

drivers sun visor missing

Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 75,789 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 59,402 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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VA57 PTZ is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VA57 PTZ, 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 VA57 PTZ registered?

VA57 PTZ is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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