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WL08 EXA

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

163,888 mi
Last recorded163,888 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 EXA
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 163,888 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 162,802 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 153,931 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 2 Sep 2022 151,491 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 147,717 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))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 140,298 miles

Offside Wing mirror glass slightly defective (opaque)

Pass 30 Apr 2019 127,671 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 21 Apr 2018 125,331 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to the wear indicators.

DPF warning on the dash.

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some of the components.

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 115,712 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 115,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 103,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 86,828 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 84,992 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 74,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,208 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 36,850 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,689 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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WL08 EXA is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WL08 EXA, 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 WL08 EXA registered?

WL08 EXA is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is WL08 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL08 EXA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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