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YC58 EXG

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,165 mi
Last recorded160,165 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 EXG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 160,165 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 141,782 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 127,013 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2023 112,748 miles

Offside Front inner disc slight lip

Pass 8 Jul 2022 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 92,809 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 91,254 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 87,850 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,955 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 79,754 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 79,750 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 May 2017 79,745 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

both front track control arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive play

Fail 18 May 2017 79,745 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front track control arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive play

Pass 5 Nov 2015 69,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 69,551 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 56,783 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 56,726 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 43,581 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cuts in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2011 22,035 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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YC58 EXG 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 75%.

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 YC58 EXG, 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 YC58 EXG registered?

YC58 EXG is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is YC58 EXG safe to buy?

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