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LF08 YUW

2008 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,390 mi
Last recorded151,390 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 YUW
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 151,390 miles

Rear slight oil leak from rear prop shaft seal

under trays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2024 140,220 miles

Covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive input shaft oil seal from prop (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 127,435 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 119,340 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 111,404 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 111,288 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rear arm outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 103,317 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,801 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 85,751 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,093 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 641,547 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 64,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 52,715 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,796 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 38,764 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 34,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2012 27,150 miles

a.both front tyres slightly worn on both edges

Pass 5 Mar 2011 20,686 miles

a.both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

a.front number plate cracked

a.nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2011 20,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

a.both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

a.front number plate cracked

a.nail in o/s/r tyre

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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LF08 YUW is a 2008 BMW 635 in Silver 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 LF08 YUW, 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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LF08 YUW is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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