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XX53 ALF

2008 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

146,490 mi
Last recorded146,490 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX53 ALF
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 146,490 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 142,254 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 137,954 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 135,484 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))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 131,429 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 120,253 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,188 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,155 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,659 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,582 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,904 miles

No smoke detected

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,631 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,139 miles

no smoke detected on emissions test

Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,570 miles

emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing low and unevenly

service light on

Pass 28 May 2012 18,732 miles

no gas detected on dsm

Fail 25 May 2012 18,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

no gas detected on dsm

Pass 14 Jun 2011 8,195 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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XX53 ALF is a 2008 BMW 635 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XX53 ALF, 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 XX53 ALF registered?

XX53 ALF is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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