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637 D

2008 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,090 mi
Last recorded65,090 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 3 Series85,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration637 D
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 65,090 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 61,409 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 57,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 57,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 54,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 51,217 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 43,348 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 38,780 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 chips in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 38,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 chips in drivers view (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,723 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Nearside Rear tyre worn very close to the limit

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,670 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Pass 8 Apr 2015 21,644 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 17,782 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s n/s/f tyre edges low 225/40r18

Pass 14 Mar 2013 13,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

windscreen washers weak.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 13,721 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

windscreen washers weak.

Pass 10 Dec 2011 10,665 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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637 D is a 2008 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 85,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 637 D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 637 D registered?

637 D is a 2008 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is 637 D safe to buy?

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