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VA57 UPB

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

229,629 mi
Last recorded229,629 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 UPB
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 229,629 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 219,809 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 213,842 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 202,583 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 196,280 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 188,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 188,773 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 169,395 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake just passed effency test

Pass 12 Dec 2014 145,145 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 124,025 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 102,282 miles

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

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Fail 21 Dec 2012 102,273 miles

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

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

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

emissions to clean to test.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 83,736 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,085 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 UPB is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

VA57 UPB is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is VA57 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA57 UPB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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