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YC58 FCF

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,177 mi
Last recorded150,177 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 150,177 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 150,100 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 148,053 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 145,077 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 139,743 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 137,367 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 137,101 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 130,298 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 121,444 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 110,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 110,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 95,691 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 80,893 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 65,908 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,430 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 54,430 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,490 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,604 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 FCF is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FCF, 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 FCF registered?

YC58 FCF is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is YC58 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 FCF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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