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WU08 PYS

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,119 mi
Last recorded147,119 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 PYS
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 147,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 128,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 124,433 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 122,110 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 122,092 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,956 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 106,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 97,101 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 97,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 73,861 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 73,748 miles

Offside Front wiper arm knocking

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r n/s/r bottom arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine cover/under trays fitted time of test

various small chips on windscreen both Zones

Pass 19 May 2017 64,103 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 64,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,300 miles

engine too clean to trigger diesel smoke testing machine

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,734 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,829 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,274 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 47,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,469 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,338 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 22,366 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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WU08 PYS is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WU08 PYS, 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 WU08 PYS registered?

WU08 PYS is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WU08 PYS safe to buy?

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