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YA08 MDE

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,173 mi
Last recorded146,173 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 146,173 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 141,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 133,287 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Feb 2020 123,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 123,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim bulge like appearance also (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 120,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer damage to outer sidewall/worn inner edge

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Nearside Rear tyre damage to outer sidewall & underinflated

Offside Front brake hose perished

Rear wiper defective

tpms light illuminated

Pass 27 Jul 2018 112,209 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side inner edge 255/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2017 102,210 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 94,203 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,927 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,063 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,981 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,051 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 MDE is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE registered?

YA08 MDE is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is YA08 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 MDE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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