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YA08 BZB

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,282 mi
Last recorded207,282 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 BZB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 207,282 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 203,079 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 203,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 191,660 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 182,190 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 182,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 177,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 163,271 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 163,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 145,923 miles

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

emissions not detected

Pass 7 Apr 2017 127,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cut to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2+mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 108,992 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

emissions not detected

Pass 13 Apr 2015 90,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both nearside tyres have impact damage to sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,118 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,628 miles

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

offside rear tyre has deep impact damage to outter sidewall

Fail 13 Apr 2012 33,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre has deep impact damage to outter sidewall

Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,751 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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YA08 BZB is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YA08 BZB, 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 YA08 BZB registered?

YA08 BZB is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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