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YA08 DDV

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,202 mi
Last recorded110,202 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 110,202 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 109,720 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 98,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 94,484 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 84,861 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 72,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 72,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 59,833 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 53,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 42,138 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,901 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 16 Oct 2018 40,901 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep split in inner tread, but no cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2017 36,763 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 34,456 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 31,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 25,936 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 23,587 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2011 20,080 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jul 2011 20,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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 DDV is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey 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 YA08 DDV, 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 YA08 DDV registered?

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

Is YA08 DDV safe to buy?

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