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YA08 HMZ

2008 BMW 635

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,742 mi
Last recorded136,742 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 HMZ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 136,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 136,655 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 128,128 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 128,088 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn control arm rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 122,111 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 122,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 108,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 96,542 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,244 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread & heavily worn on inner edge , advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2019 91,455 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 83,001 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 82,952 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Seat belt twisted

Fail 2 Jun 2017 82,950 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion headlamp lens smashed causing sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Seat belt twisted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,752 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,213 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 70,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,949 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 57,826 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 57,826 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,597 miles

tread worn low on inner edge on n/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2012 51,597 miles

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

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

tread worn low on inner edge on n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2011 34,857 miles

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nearside front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2011 34,693 miles

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

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nearside front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

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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YA08 HMZ is a 2008 BMW 635 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YA08 HMZ, 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 YA08 HMZ registered?

YA08 HMZ is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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