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L5 YCC

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

198,703 mi
Last recorded198,703 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 YCC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 198,703 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 196,168 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 184,498 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 172,713 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 160,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 28 Nov 2020 152,047 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 140,612 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 127,674 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 118,899 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on both arms (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 106,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2016 106,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,353 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 84,306 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 72,297 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,615 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,877 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

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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L5 YCC is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 L5 YCC, 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 L5 YCC registered?

L5 YCC is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is L5 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 YCC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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