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YE08 WMO

2008 BMW 635

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

151,208 mi
Last recorded151,208 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 63586,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 WMO
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 151,208 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 134,480 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 100,252 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 98,193 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 96,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension lower rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play nearside and offside ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting/separating nearside and offside rear lower suspension front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 96,722 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension lower rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play nearside and offside ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting/separating nearside and offside rear lower suspension front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 93,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 86,428 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 76,406 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,688 miles

plastic under tray preventing a full mot inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2015 70,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 65,471 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,211 miles

front tyres bald on inner and outer edges cords nearly exposed

Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,796 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,838 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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YE08 WMO is a 2008 BMW 635 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 YE08 WMO, 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 YE08 WMO registered?

YE08 WMO is a 2008 BMW 635, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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