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YF58 JZP

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,201 mi
Last recorded169,201 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 JZP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 169,201 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 158,749 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 158,723 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 158,720 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 143,608 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2022 148,572 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 130,345 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2021 130,118 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 121,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 104,701 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 96,406 miles

Front tyre treads low

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)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,526 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted as standard

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 78,265 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Rear brake discs worn close to minimum thickness indicator

Rear differential pinion seal leaking oil

Service lamp illuminated

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 68,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 58,236 miles

Both front tyres unevanly worn

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,236 miles

Both front tyres unevanly worn

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,959 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 51,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 44,051 miles

front no plate small crack

Pass 27 Apr 2011 34,175 miles

n/s/f tyre low on edge

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

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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YF58 JZP is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF58 JZP, 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 YF58 JZP registered?

YF58 JZP is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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