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YC58 EPY

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

151,616 mi
Last recorded151,616 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 EPY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 151,616 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 146,980 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 144,151 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 141,206 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2021 6,000 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2019 127,124 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 122,882 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 116,960 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 107,514 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Aug 2015 95,976 miles

emissions too clean to be recorded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 87,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 79,421 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 61,448 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,720 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 41,720 miles

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

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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YC58 EPY is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YC58 EPY, 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 YC58 EPY registered?

YC58 EPY is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 4 November 2008.

Is YC58 EPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 EPY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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