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YE08 ULK

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

241,990 mi
Last recorded241,990 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 ULK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 241,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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Pass 5 Jul 2021 226,232 miles

both front track rod ends slight play

Pass 4 Jul 2020 217,717 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 199,131 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 199,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 185,355 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 155,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 128,758 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 104,620 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,222 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner shoulders

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,812 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 40,560 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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YE08 ULK is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YE08 ULK, 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 YE08 ULK registered?

YE08 ULK is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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