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YA08 NFN

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,804 mi
Last recorded179,804 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 NFN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 179,804 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 168,829 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 156,705 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 155,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 142,436 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 132,253 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 132,253 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 121,613 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 121,613 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 108,892 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 108,891 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2019 108,891 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2018 93,442 miles

Front number plate slight damge

Offside Rear seat belt catch broken but still works

Fail 5 Feb 2018 93,422 miles

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

Front number plate slight damge

Offside Rear seat belt catch broken but still works

Pass 19 Jan 2017 76,492 miles

Front number plate cracked but still readable

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inside edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on 2mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,015 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,480 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 49,480 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 36,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2013 27,870 miles

emissions too lean to register

Pass 3 Nov 2011 19,011 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 19,011 miles

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

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 NFN is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NFN, 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 NFN registered?

YA08 NFN is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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