CarVerify

Free Car Check

A9 YKO

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,050 mi
Last recorded144,050 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 YKO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 144,050 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 142,938 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 141,374 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 131,325 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 119,666 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 112,434 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 112,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 5 Oct 2018 101,500 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 95,264 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 87,365 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 87,357 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,474 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,294 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 68,294 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,345 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,333 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 41,280 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 40,149 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
Full BMW 635 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A9 YKO is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 A9 YKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A9 YKO?

You can check the full history of A9 YKO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A9 YKO registered?

A9 YKO is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is A9 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 YKO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A9 YKO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A9 YKO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.