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GY08 SYU

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,513 mi
Last recorded66,513 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 SYU
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 66,513 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Jan 2025 62,470 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 61,259 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 61,242 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 58,909 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inna edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 56,454 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 56,453 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 54,680 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 51,439 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 48,631 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2017 45,451 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,504 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 36,800 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 36,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 33,967 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Apr 2012 26,947 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 23,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 23,636 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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GY08 SYU 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 78.9%.

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 GY08 SYU, 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 GY08 SYU registered?

GY08 SYU is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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