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RA08 YCB

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,231 mi
Last recorded109,231 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 YCB
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 109,231 miles

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

plastic cover over outersills +underbodyobscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2024 108,265 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Fail 25 Sep 2024 108,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

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

Pass 31 May 2023 105,393 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s front +rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 102,720 miles

plastic covers under vehicle under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2021 98,338 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Fail 12 May 2021 98,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

Pass 27 May 2020 91,466 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills obscuring inspection.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 97,514 miles

Covers under vehicle and over outer body sills.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,456 miles

plastic+metal covers under vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2017 76,569 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,041 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2014 51,134 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 42,396 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 May 2013 68,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f tyre tread cracked

Pass 22 May 2012 35,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 28,225 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 YCB is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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