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YA08 CZZ

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,709 mi
Last recorded155,709 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 CZZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 155,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 155,706 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 152,908 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 148,100 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 148,027 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 142,515 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 134,647 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 128,251 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 128,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 116,905 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 102,612 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,291 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 82,836 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)

Offside front tyre cracking on inside sidewall

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2015 82,830 miles

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

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)

Offside front tyre cracking on inside sidewall

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2014 71,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner rear brake pads worn close to the limit.

both rear tyres worn close to the limit.

damage offside rear tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emmisions so low, acceleration was not detected.

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,123 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 34,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge.

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 CZZ is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CZZ, 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 CZZ registered?

YA08 CZZ is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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