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LO08 YLB

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

223,916 mi
Last recorded223,916 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 YLB
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 223,916 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 223,527 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 217,731 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 217,060 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 201,696 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2024 201,129 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 185,794 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 182,783 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 161,280 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 142,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 138,853 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine bay & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Sep 2017 138,853 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine bay & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2016 131,578 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 123,883 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2015 123,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2014 105,283 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,052 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,339 miles

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

emissions not detected

Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,247 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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LO08 YLB is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LO08 YLB, 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

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What year was LO08 YLB registered?

LO08 YLB is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is LO08 YLB safe to buy?

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