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YC08 DJJ

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,424 mi
Last recorded131,424 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 DJJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 131,424 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Sep 2024 116,579 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2024 116,575 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2023 107,344 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 107,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Rubbing on wheel on full lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 98,178 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,119 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 92,509 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 90,029 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 90,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,008 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 83,755 miles

Child seats fitted preventing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing inspection of prescribed areas.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,260 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,711 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 63,364 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 63,364 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,019 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 38,414 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 33,112 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,803 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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YC08 DJJ 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 80%.

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 YC08 DJJ, 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 YC08 DJJ registered?

YC08 DJJ is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is YC08 DJJ safe to buy?

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