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YA08 DXG

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,076 mi
Last recorded38,076 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 38,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 35,593 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 25,426 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 23,965 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 22,749 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 21,261 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 21,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 18,520 miles

Cut in the offside front tyre ,no cords exposed.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 16,372 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 13,929 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 11,063 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 DXG is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DXG, 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 DXG registered?

YA08 DXG is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is YA08 DXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 DXG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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