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X8 WKR

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,150 mi
Last recorded95,150 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 WKR
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 95,150 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 92,299 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 86,248 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 86,238 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 84,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2022 84,256 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2021 77,399 miles

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

engine covers/under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Fail 29 May 2021 77,304 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine covers/under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,912 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing bald on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing bald on inner edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 65,854 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,189 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 63,189 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 60,605 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,167 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 53,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 43,980 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer and inner edges

nearside front tyre has small cuts in tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge also has small cuts in tread

Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,160 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,137 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 22,613 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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X8 WKR is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X8 WKR, 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 X8 WKR registered?

X8 WKR is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is X8 WKR safe to buy?

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