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Y5 DTG

2008 BMW 535

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,840 mi
Last recorded74,840 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 DTG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 74,840 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 74,553 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 73,775 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 73,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 DTG is a 2008 BMW 535 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DTG, 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 Y5 DTG registered?

Y5 DTG is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is Y5 DTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 DTG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y5 DTG have outstanding finance?

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