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YD58 ELX

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

186,701 mi
Last recorded186,701 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 ELX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 186,701 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 183,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 180,302 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 174,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 168,635 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 163,655 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 153,940 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 137,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,586 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

Offside Front TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 15 Oct 2014 95,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,080 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 59,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,567 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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YD58 ELX is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YD58 ELX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD58 ELX registered?

YD58 ELX is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YD58 ELX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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