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YC08 OJV

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,420 mi
Last recorded178,420 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 OJV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 178,420 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 176,225 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2024 174,000 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 172,925 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 163,632 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 161,264 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 158,876 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 158,875 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 145,442 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 145,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 131,523 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 120,900 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 120,896 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 101,042 miles

CENTER STOP LAMP DISCONECTED

ENGINE & UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 23 Mar 2016 101,042 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ENGINE & UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 86,947 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 73,500 miles

rear tyres on tread limit // zero smoketest

Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,101 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,696 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 32,718 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 OJV is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey 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 OJV, 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 YC08 OJV registered?

YC08 OJV is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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