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YB57 VDF

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,831 mi
Last recorded145,831 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 VDF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 145,831 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 145,831 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 144,623 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 143,284 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake just met the required efficiency

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 143,726 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 140,950 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 135,943 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2017 130,326 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 130,301 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 124,384 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 119,578 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 119,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 113,684 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 87,611 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 52,038 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,038 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,027 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,971 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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YB57 VDF is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YB57 VDF, 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

How do I check the history of YB57 VDF?

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What year was YB57 VDF registered?

YB57 VDF is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is YB57 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 VDF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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