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VE08 YZZ

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

209,023 mi
Last recorded209,023 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 YZZ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 209,023 miles

Nearside Rear diff slight oil leak

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 203,638 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2024 194,798 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2023 187,519 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 187,519 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear most (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 167,373 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 167,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall worn by contact with spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 153,089 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 153,048 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 138,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 138,678 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward most straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 113,496 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 113,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 86,931 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 79,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of read on inner e& outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,058 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,116 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 40,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2012 33,962 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 29,765 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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VE08 YZZ is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black 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 VE08 YZZ, 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 VE08 YZZ registered?

VE08 YZZ is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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