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SY08 UVG

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

105,297 mi
Last recorded105,297 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 UVG
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 105,297 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 105,297 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 100,103 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 96,226 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 90,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 85,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear satisfactory repair carried out to inner alloy

Pass 14 Aug 2020 82,551 miles

satisfactory repair carried out to nearside rear inner alloy

Pass 4 Sep 2019 78,423 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,152 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 63,179 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,290 miles

corrosion on rear discs on edges

front brake pads appear low

Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,918 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 47,904 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,440 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,225 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,555 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 18,577 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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SY08 UVG is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SY08 UVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY08 UVG registered?

SY08 UVG is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is SY08 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY08 UVG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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