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YBZ 11

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,959 mi
Last recorded114,959 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBZ 11
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 114,959 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 113,001 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 109,124 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Oct 2022 102,936 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 97,685 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 96,743 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 93,498 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 91,633 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 89,752 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 87,430 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,498 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 71,248 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front jacking point block missing

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,399 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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YBZ 11 is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YBZ 11, 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 YBZ 11 registered?

YBZ 11 is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is YBZ 11 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBZ 11 shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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