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Y20 AYB

2008 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,041 mi
Last recorded137,041 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 AYB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 137,041 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 132,613 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 129,315 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 129,091 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 128,550 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 28 Jan 2022 122,579 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 116,490 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 105,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 95,853 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 95,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 88,842 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,311 miles

Power Steering Warning Light comes on intermittently

Pass 23 Dec 2016 81,592 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 81,592 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,294 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 60,829 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,946 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 49,793 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

emissions too clean to be detected by machine

Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,946 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,399 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 22,490 miles

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

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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Y20 AYB is a 2008 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y20 AYB, 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 Y20 AYB registered?

Y20 AYB is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is Y20 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y20 AYB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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