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YD08 WBY

2008 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,188 mi
Last recorded106,188 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 WBY
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 106,188 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 100,169 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 92,724 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 86,231 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 85,200 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 84,122 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 84,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 81,860 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 74,231 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 74,231 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 72,319 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,417 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 64,382 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 64,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 57,863 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Note; tyre wearing to inner edge.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,882 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,334 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 40,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,495 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,087 miles

Alldiscs slightly pitted / corroded on outer track

Fail 30 Jan 2012 38,087 miles

Alldiscs slightly pitted / corroded on outer track

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,529 miles

both rear tyres to 0mm on edges allso nsr nailed and osf nailed

drivers seat tilt broken

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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YD08 WBY is a 2008 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YD08 WBY, 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 YD08 WBY registered?

YD08 WBY is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is YD08 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD08 WBY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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