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2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,378 mi
Last recorded104,378 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX15 SMS
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 104,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 101,366 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 101,340 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 99,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 97,062 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 93,164 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 93,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nail nearside rear cannot be repaired 275/35/19 R/F

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2021 88,252 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 84,539 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2020 84,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,226 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges 245/40/19

Fail 8 Apr 2019 82,225 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/19 dunlop sp sport max R/F (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on outer edges 245/40/19

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,047 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,125 miles

Offside Rear Outer constant velocity joint protective casing damaged

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,019 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,669 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,565 miles

o/side rear outer drive shaft coupling rubber boot damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,106 miles

o/s rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,710 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 26,059 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 25,085 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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X15 SMS is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue 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 X15 SMS, 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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X15 SMS is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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