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YA08 CNY

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,242 mi
Last recorded203,242 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 CNY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 203,242 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Both rear tyres starting to wear

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 187,102 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 165,451 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 144,241 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 144,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 126,855 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 108,456 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 97,756 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under covers fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 5 Mar 2020 97,756 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under covers fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 7 Feb 2020 97,729 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 31 Dec 2018 90,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 86,686 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 78,835 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,682 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 58,546 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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 45,433 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,847 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,557 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 CNY is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CNY, 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 CNY registered?

YA08 CNY is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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