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J55 YYH

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,608 mi
Last recorded134,608 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 YYH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 134,608 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 127,309 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 120,866 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 120,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 117,642 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 117,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 112,568 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 112,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 99,201 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))

Pass 4 May 2019 86,287 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 75,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/30r17. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/30r17. (4.1.E.1)

unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted.

unable to inspect underside of vehicle due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 74,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/30r19. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/30r19. (4.1.E.1)

unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted.

unable to inspect underside of vehicle due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,019 miles

unable to inspect engine compartment fully due to engine covers fitted.

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,849 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 63,014 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 59,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inside Edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,192 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 47,249 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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J55 YYH is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J55 YYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J55 YYH registered?

J55 YYH is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is J55 YYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 YYH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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