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Y31 XXX

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,652 mi
Last recorded78,652 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY31 XXX
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 78,652 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 78,409 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 77,964 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 75,923 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 75,315 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 71,866 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 71,864 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 69,101 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 69,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 65,889 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 61,610 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 54,602 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 52,604 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 48,483 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 40,961 miles

Both front wiper blades not very effective

Oil leak

Transmission oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 33,344 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 26,362 miles

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

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

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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Y31 XXX 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 88.2%.

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 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 Y31 XXX, 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 Y31 XXX registered?

Y31 XXX is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is Y31 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y31 XXX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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