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P6 YMD

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,565 mi
Last recorded136,565 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 YMD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 136,565 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2026 136,529 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edges damaged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 128,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2025 128,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 120,091 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 116,207 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 110,551 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 110,550 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 104,674 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 5 Oct 2019 98,150 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges, Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2018 91,894 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 85,506 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,097 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 73,316 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Possible diesel leak around engine. Cover and undertray are obscuring the view. Advise further investigation.

Fail 19 Oct 2015 73,316 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine oil leaks.

Possible diesel leak around engine. Cover and undertray are obscuring the view. Advise further investigation.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,923 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,218 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,586 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 52,540 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,397 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,217 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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P6 YMD is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P6 YMD, 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 P6 YMD registered?

P6 YMD is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is P6 YMD safe to buy?

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