MOT Status
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175,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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
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))
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
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
((0.50)) 255/35/19/ x 2 REARS & 225/40/19 X 2 FRONTS,
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,,
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,,
SERVICE?,,,,PLASTICS X 3,,,255/30/20 X 2 FRONTS,,,,295/25/20 X 2 REARS,,,2 X F/B/DISCS,,
under trays fitted
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
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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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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YC58 YEL is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 19 November 2008.
Is YC58 YEL safe to buy?
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