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BMW 635

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

C5 REWMOT history

C5 REW is a grey diesel BMW 635 first used on 25 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

C5 REW grey BMW 6 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 6 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,405 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 REW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
635
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 REW was last recorded at 92,405 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 1,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2019: 80,119 miles, lower than 80,120 miles on 14 Jun 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,323 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,082 miles
Average per year
3,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,405 miles
  • 2024 – 91,323 miles
  • 2023 – 88,524 miles
  • 2022 – 85,113 miles
  • 2021 – 83,590 miles
  • 2020 – 82,539 miles
  • 2019 – 80,119 miles
  • 2018 – 76,924 miles
  • 2017 – 73,371 miles
  • 2016 – 68,635 miles
  • 2015 – 65,178 miles
  • 2014 – 60,835 miles
  • 2013 – 54,259 miles
  • 2012 – 42,948 miles
  • 2011 – 35,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,405 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection to under side of vehicle

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,405 miles (+1,082)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,405 miles
    Test number
    927644760403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection to under side of vehicle
  2. Pass91,323 miles (+2,799)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    91,323 miles
    Test number
    235874451861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass88,524 miles (+3,411)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,524 miles
    Test number
    723278858525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass85,113 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,113 miles
    Test number
    958048750567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,590 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,590 miles
    Test number
    595190701348
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail83,590 miles (+1,051)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,590 miles
    Test number
    789275084745
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass82,539 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,539 miles
    Test number
    625300980584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail82,538 miles (+2,419)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,538 miles
    Test number
    818443153834
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass80,119 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,119 miles
    Test number
    282029638396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail80,120 miles (+3,196)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,120 miles
    Test number
    740729930632
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass76,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    76,924 miles
    Test number
    590290429275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail76,924 miles (+3,553)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,924 miles
    Test number
    686264425580
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass73,371 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,371 miles
    Test number
    405621652241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,635 miles
    Test number
    193919861917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,626 miles (+3,448)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,626 miles
    Test number
    689364070142
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords (4.1.D.1a)
  16. Pass65,178 miles (+4,343)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,178 miles
    Test number
    377168245155
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE WORN
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN
  17. Pass60,835 miles (+6,576)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,835 miles
    Test number
    935619464179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,259 miles (+11,311)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,259 miles
    Test number
    126751663162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,948 miles (+7,930)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,948 miles
    Test number
    278943512027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  20. Pass35,018 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,018 miles
    Test number
    218728011044
    • NoteScrew evident in nsf tyre, puncture repair evident in osrear tyre
  21. Fail35,018 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,018 miles
    Test number
    338428911078
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteScrew evident in nsf tyre, puncture repair evident in osrear tyre

Questions about C5 REW

Does C5 REW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 REW is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 REW?
The MOT on C5 REW is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 REW done?
C5 REW was recorded at 92,405 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 3,819 miles a year.
Has C5 REW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 REW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 REW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 REW find?
C5 REW passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak, and 1 more.

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