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YD08 WAA

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,330 mi
Last recorded131,330 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 WAA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2026 131,330 miles

Both front headlamps cloudy

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Off side rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 6 Dec 2025 128,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front coil springs corroded

Headlamp securing bracketry slightly defective, Offside

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion to various areas including, but not limited to, integral body structures, suspension components, steering components, exhaust system and braking components

Pass 9 Dec 2024 121,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp securing bracketry slightly defective

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion to various areas including, but not limited to, integral body structures, suspension components, steering components, exhaust system and braking components

Pass 21 Oct 2023 120,325 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion, undertrays fitted

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Off side front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 112,350 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 91,668 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,908 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 73,522 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 60,944 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush starting to pull out (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush starting to pull out (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,419 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,872 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 42,278 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 36,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall ,not down to cords

Pass 8 May 2012 30,222 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 21,949 miles

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

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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YD08 WAA is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YD08 WAA, 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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YD08 WAA is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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