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LO08 YSY

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

196,290 mi
Last recorded196,290 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 YSY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 196,290 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 182,892 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 154,243 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 149,332 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 149,332 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 130,167 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 106,415 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 90,854 miles

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

neaar-side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,755 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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LO08 YSY is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LO08 YSY, 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 LO08 YSY registered?

LO08 YSY is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is LO08 YSY safe to buy?

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