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VN08 RWX

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,092 mi
Last recorded135,092 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 RWX
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 135,092 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 134,365 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 131,804 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2023 129,288 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 129,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve has three cracks in retaining ring (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 126,565 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 123,933 miles

full belly trays and engine covers fitted unable to see some components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 119,258 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 113,860 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,378 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 105,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,939 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,715 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 81,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 - Runflat (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 - Runflat (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,790 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 65,915 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 16,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

osf lifing platform missing

Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre, inner edge of tread very low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 40,992 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 40,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,092 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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VN08 RWX is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VN08 RWX, 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 VN08 RWX registered?

VN08 RWX is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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