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YC58 SYG

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

161,616 mi
Last recorded161,616 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 SYG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 161,616 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2025 143,527 miles

covers and shields fitted

o/s mirror deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2024 134,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

under tray & sills covers fitted time of test

Fail 15 Feb 2024 134,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

under tray & sills covers fitted time of test

Pass 13 Feb 2023 124,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 114,670 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 103,695 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 103,695 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 94,039 miles

All 4 tyres worn on inner edge.

Nearside front road wheel buckled.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Feb 2019 83,526 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 71,413 miles

Both front tyres staring to wear on edges.

Front wipers smearing.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,628 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 50,209 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,587 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 39,953 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 33,555 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,279 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 SYG is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

YC58 SYG is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 13 November 2008.

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