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YF58 LVA

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,490 mi
Last recorded190,490 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 LVA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 190,490 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 184,305 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 184,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 176,209 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 167,551 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover damaged (5.2.4a)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 167,350 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover damaged (5.2.4a)

o/s/f outer tyre edge worn

Pass 17 Feb 2015 159,068 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 159,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 131,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 101,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 69,526 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 LVA is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LVA, 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 LVA registered?

YF58 LVA is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 3 December 2008.

Is YF58 LVA safe to buy?

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