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WM57 EPV

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

237,205 mi
Last recorded237,205 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 EPV
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 237,205 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 2 Dec 2023 216,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N.S.F drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play O.S.F drop link has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 215,359 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 191,472 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 167,813 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 144,185 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 143,839 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 May 2019 112,669 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 111,540 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 111,540 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,927 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 84,325 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 84,325 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 60,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 39,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 33,287 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 25,827 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 25,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 17,817 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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WM57 EPV is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WM57 EPV, 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 WM57 EPV registered?

WM57 EPV is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is WM57 EPV safe to buy?

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