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BY58 OYZ

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,260 mi
Last recorded133,260 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBY58 OYZ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 133,260 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 132,810 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 120,717 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 98,304 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 98,303 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 95,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 93,147 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 93,128 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2019 81,621 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 79,568 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 76,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2017 76,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2016 71,387 miles

windscreen cracked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Sep 2015 65,893 miles

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)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 6 Aug 2014 57,874 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 57,874 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,894 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,222 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 28,407 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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BY58 OYZ 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 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BY58 OYZ, 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 BY58 OYZ registered?

BY58 OYZ is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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