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GY08 WRA

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,039 mi
Last recorded127,039 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 WRA
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 127,039 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 118,688 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2022 114,039 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 108,155 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 102,336 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,601 miles

DPF light intermittently on dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 79,031 miles

engine covered/under trays fitted

unable to carried out smoke test(engine too clean)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 73,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 69,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 69,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

item removed for seat belt inspection prior to test

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 59,549 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,841 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 39,367 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,583 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 WRA is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GY08 WRA, 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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GY08 WRA is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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