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YA08 NTV

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,533 mi
Last recorded148,533 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 148,533 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2026 146,652 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 127,378 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 109,097 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 103,358 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 100,578 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,028 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 99,028 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 92,345 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,540 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,753 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 82,752 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 63,956 miles

Slight perishing to both rear flexy brake hoses

Pass 6 Jun 2015 56,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2015 56,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,462 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges!

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,794 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 44,786 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,430 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,685 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 NTV is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NTV, 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 NTV registered?

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

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