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X111 SYM

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,659 mi
Last recorded124,659 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX111 SYM
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 124,659 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 124,402 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 116,089 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 116,059 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 106,557 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 97,733 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 91,804 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 86,582 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 78,765 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,280 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2/2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,914 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear upper arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres lightly perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,987 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 65,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,827 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2015 55,739 miles

Number plates recently distirbed

Fail 13 Jul 2015 55,739 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,296 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,241 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,677 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,239 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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X111 SYM is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X111 SYM, 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 X111 SYM registered?

X111 SYM is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is X111 SYM safe to buy?

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