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Y5 DDG

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,508 mi
Last recorded122,508 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 DDG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 122,508 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 115,787 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 110,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 110,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 105,986 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 99,639 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 99,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread area, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 94,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 94,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 89,379 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,937 miles

Nearside Rear wheel damage/repiar

Fail 23 Apr 2019 84,936 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel damage/repiar

Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,800 miles

Rear exhaust back box bracket broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,228 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,804 miles

rear exhaust silencer supporting bracket broken but still supported

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,006 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 63,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,383 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,865 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 34,375 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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Y5 DDG is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black 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 Y5 DDG, 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 Y5 DDG registered?

Y5 DDG is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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