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R66 DYP

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,202 mi
Last recorded92,202 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 DYP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 92,202 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 90,113 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 87,571 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 84,907 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 81,989 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 78,049 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sun strip

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,066 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 66,380 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 66,380 miles

Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing on all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 59,249 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,586 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,881 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished slightly and bald inner edge

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 47,816 miles

Front prop shaft coupling worn.

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,337 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 44,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 39,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking sticker zone 'b'

Fail 23 Oct 2012 39,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

parking sticker zone 'b'

Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,660 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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R66 DYP is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black 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 R66 DYP, 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 R66 DYP registered?

R66 DYP is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is R66 DYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R66 DYP 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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