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HV58 YGC

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,012 mi
Last recorded94,012 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 YGC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 94,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 82,179 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 82,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 80,922 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))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 80,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside bonnet catch- not locking

Nearside fog light inop

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake discs - ridged, x4

Pass 16 Feb 2018 72,090 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,222 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage to wheel rims

Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,899 miles

all tyres have deep cuts in outer sidewalls

all wheel rims damaged

n/s/r tyre cut in inner sidewall

Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,997 miles

Both front tyres have cuts in the side wall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2015 50,997 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 ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres have cuts in the side wall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,324 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

o/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,895 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,225 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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HV58 YGC is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 99,439 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 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV58 YGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HV58 YGC registered?

HV58 YGC is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 13 October 2008.

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