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BMW 635

White · Petrol · 1989 · 3,430 cc

C8 BMWMOT history

C8 BMW is a white petrol BMW 635 first used on 1 Aug 1989. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
111,990 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 BMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
635
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,430 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 BMW was last recorded at 111,990 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Feb 2010: 103,768 miles, lower than 105,499 miles on 12 Dec 2008.

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
111,983 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,990 miles
  • 2024 – 111,983 miles
  • 2023 – 111,982 miles
  • 2022 – 111,980 miles
  • 2021 – 111,942 miles
  • 2020 – 111,798 miles
  • 2019 – 111,364 miles
  • 2018 – 110,622 miles
  • 2017 – 110,018 miles
  • 2016 – 109,534 miles
  • 2015 – 108,823 miles
  • 2014 – 108,641 miles
  • 2010 – 103,768 miles
  • 2008 – 105,499 miles
  • 2007 – 101,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,990 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,990 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    111,990 miles
    Test number
    642438223590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass111,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    111,983 miles
    Test number
    824693983989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,983 miles (+1)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,983 miles
    Test number
    731680000135
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass111,982 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,982 miles
    Test number
    329534466262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,980 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,980 miles
    Test number
    856721998584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,942 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    111,942 miles
    Test number
    251034114014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,798 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    111,798 miles
    Test number
    347837681456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,364 miles (+742)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,364 miles
    Test number
    945951170904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,622 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,622 miles
    Test number
    186655053137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,018 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,018 miles
    Test number
    543001218424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,534 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,534 miles
    Test number
    980749896408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,823 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,823 miles
    Test number
    519089445102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,794 miles (+153)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,794 miles
    Test number
    257249835111
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass108,641 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,641 miles
    Test number
    355093814266
    • NoteCorrosion nearside front chassis member
    • NoteFront brake back plates corroded
  15. Fail108,641 miles (+15)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,641 miles
    Test number
    878600814233
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCorrosion nearside front chassis member
    • NoteFront brake back plates corroded
  16. Fail108,626 miles (+69)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,626 miles
    Test number
    579996204290
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  17. Fail108,557 miles (+58)5 failures9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,557 miles
    Test number
    277873944182
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion both front floor
    • NoteCorrosion both rear inner sills
    • NoteCorrosion lower radiator mount
    • NoteCorrosion offside front upper chassis
    • NoteDiff oil leak
    • NoteFront brake back plates corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre badly perished
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear number plate damaged
  18. Fail108,499 miles (+4,731)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,499 miles
    Test number
    255367104153
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cracking to outer sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cracking to outer sidewall
  19. Pass103,768 miles (-1,731)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    103,768 miles
    Test number
    391388240008
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  20. Pass105,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    105,499 miles
    Test number
    790297548342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail105,499 miles (+3,040)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,499 miles
    Test number
    470877448438
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
  22. Pass102,459 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    102,459 miles
    Test number
    201780878139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail102,457 miles (+840)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,457 miles
    Test number
    243963468489
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise front crossmember rusty
    • NoteAdvise front shockers rusty
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre on limit of 1.6mm.
    • NoteAdvise power steering pipes rusty
    • NoteAdvise rear anti roll bar rusty
    • NoteAdvise stabiliser bars rusty
  24. Pass101,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    101,617 miles
    Test number
    653074597046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 BMW

Does C8 BMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 BMW is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 BMW?
The MOT on C8 BMW is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 BMW done?
C8 BMW was recorded at 111,990 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 534 miles a year.
Has C8 BMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 BMW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 BMW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 BMW find?
C8 BMW passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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