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YA08 NRZ

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,403 mi
Last recorded155,403 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 NRZ
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 155,403 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 149,402 miles

offside front road wheel inner bead is damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2022 142,690 miles

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

offside parking brake performance weak - advise repairs -

offside front road wheel inner bead heavily damaged (scored deeply from contact with component )

Pass 19 Nov 2021 136,497 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre is worn dead to limit - replacement required (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 130,372 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,303 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 120,303 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 106,717 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 106,717 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 94,134 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 94,133 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 57,486 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 80,722 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on outside edges

both rear tyres worn smooth on inside edges

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 73,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to test

Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,855 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 62,854 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke reading was zero

Pass 27 Jul 2011 38,231 miles

both front tyres worn to limit on inner + outer edges.

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 NRZ is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NRZ, 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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YA08 NRZ is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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