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YC08 LKU

2008 BMW 635

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,978 mi
Last recorded150,978 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 LKU
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 150,978 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 150,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 145,871 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 141,303 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 138,624 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 136,006 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 5 Jun 2021 135,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 133,919 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

front wiper arm is loose

Fail 6 Jun 2020 133,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

front wiper arm is loose

Pass 1 Jun 2019 120,809 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 105,036 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 104,635 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 104,635 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 94,163 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 82,186 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 75,900 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,086 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,683 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 47,115 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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YC08 LKU is a 2008 BMW 635 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YC08 LKU, 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 YC08 LKU registered?

YC08 LKU is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is YC08 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 LKU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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