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YC58 YEL

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

175,390 mi
Last recorded175,390 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 175,390 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 157,401 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 157,401 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 156,069 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 139,128 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 139,124 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2022 124,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 124,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning lamp on

Pass 30 Nov 2021 107,602 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 91,194 miles

((0.50)) 255/35/19/ x 2 REARS & 225/40/19 X 2 FRONTS,

Pass 28 Nov 2019 81,160 miles

255/30/20 X 2 FRONTS & 295/25/20 X 2 REARS,,SERV?..PLASTIC COVERS ETC,TPS W/LIGHT ON DASH,,F/B/DISCS WORN,,

Fail 22 Nov 2019 81,160 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing SNAPPED IN HUB (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

255/30/20 X 2 FRONTS & 295/25/20 X 2 REARS,,SERV?..PLASTIC COVERS ETC,TPS W/LIGHT ON DASH,,F/B/DISCS WORN,,

Pass 20 Nov 2018 74,057 miles

SERVICE?,,,,PLASTICS X 3,,,255/30/20 X 2 FRONTS,,,,295/25/20 X 2 REARS,,,2 X F/B/DISCS,,

Pass 2 Nov 2017 59,902 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2017 59,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,986 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 53,270 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 53,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,412 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 49,412 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 39,783 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,656 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 20,004 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 YEL is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

YC58 YEL is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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