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W8 WYL

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,682 mi
Last recorded107,682 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 WYL
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 107,682 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 107,682 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 97,833 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 97,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 87,588 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 87,588 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 78,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 68,896 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 62,965 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 62,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 60,313 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,446 miles

Damage to front under tray

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2017 47,904 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR INNER EDGE 245/40/19W

Offside Rear REFLECTOR CRACKED

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear BRAKEDISCS CORRODED FACES

Pass 8 Dec 2016 45,318 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 45,318 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked Wheel has 2 cracks on it. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 42,468 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 39,058 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 35,249 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions too lean to register

Fail 9 Jan 2014 35,249 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions too lean to register

Pass 27 Dec 2012 29,778 miles

emissions too lean to register

Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,671 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 25,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emissions too lean to generate a reading

Pass 19 Jan 2011 20,837 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 20,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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W8 WYL is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W8 WYL, 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 W8 WYL registered?

W8 WYL is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is W8 WYL safe to buy?

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