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M111 YSN

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,382 mi
Last recorded126,382 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM111 YSN
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 126,382 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 123,899 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 122,544 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 120,534 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 118,470 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 118,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 110,526 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2020 107,071 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 94,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear lower arms bushes deteriorating

Fail 20 Feb 2019 94,601 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear lower arms bushes deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2018 79,137 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,878 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 66,508 miles

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

Under trays and Engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2016 66,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Under trays and Engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 60,075 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 60,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,386 miles

nearside front tyre wearing edges excessivly offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 30,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,926 miles

both front tyres wearing outside edge

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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M111 YSN is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 M111 YSN, 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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M111 YSN is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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