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RA08 WMF

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

332,582 mi
Last recorded332,582 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 WMF
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 332,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 318,783 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 288,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 160,669 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 227,781 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 124,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 186,461 miles

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

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 4 Oct 2018 108,886 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 100,573 miles

Brake lever reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 100,573 miles

Brake lever reduced in thickness by less than 1/3rd by chaffing (3.5.1a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 92,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 92,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,282 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero emissions no print out of test

Pass 31 Jul 2013 62,444 miles

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

o/s & n/s front tyres inner & outer edges worn

Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,894 miles

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

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

nearside rear sill damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,461 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,763 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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RA08 WMF is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RA08 WMF, 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 RA08 WMF registered?

RA08 WMF is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is RA08 WMF safe to buy?

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