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YC08 YBP

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,667 mi
Last recorded90,667 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 YBP
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 90,667 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 90,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 90,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

under body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Oct 2020 85,331 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,246 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 70,307 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 64,049 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,895 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 49,425 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 42,514 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner and outer edges very close to cords

Fail 29 Apr 2014 42,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner and outer edges very close to cords

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,697 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,214 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 21,953 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 YBP is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC08 YBP, 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 YC08 YBP registered?

YC08 YBP is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YC08 YBP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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