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A8 HYY

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

135,748 mi
Last recorded135,748 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 HYY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 135,748 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 133,105 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2022 125,262 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 119,495 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 116,978 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 112,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 108,112 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 102,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre has slight wear to inner edge

Pass 18 May 2016 100,085 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

emissions too clean to register on test equipment

Pass 23 May 2015 89,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,856 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 84,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 68,471 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,030 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,785 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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A8 HYY is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A8 HYY, 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 A8 HYY registered?

A8 HYY is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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