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M88 XLY

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,008 mi
Last recorded158,008 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 XLY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 158,008 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 149,981 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 138,840 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 132,989 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 132,980 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 127,228 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper mounting coroded

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2021 127,228 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper mounting coroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 122,491 miles

Nearside rear bumper impact beam brace excessively corroded/holed

Nearside wing mirror casing damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2020 122,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside rear bumper impact beam brace excessively corroded/holed

Nearside wing mirror casing damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2019 118,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2018 110,595 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 110,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,762 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 100,729 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,978 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 73,589 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,390 miles

handbrake reqs adjusted

various chips on windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2013 63,390 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake reqs adjusted

various chips on windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,516 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,243 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 31,243 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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M88 XLY is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M88 XLY, 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 M88 XLY registered?

M88 XLY is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is M88 XLY safe to buy?

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