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YG08 NEN

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,990 mi
Last recorded145,990 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 NEN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 145,990 miles
Pass 11 May 2025 142,658 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 138,391 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 136,769 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 131,498 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 123,003 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 111,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 106,875 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 106,875 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 103,735 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 103,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 97,465 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 87,679 miles

Front both wipers drag

Nearside Rear Suspect wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2015 76,944 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 76,719 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 67,307 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 55,888 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 55,857 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 57,010 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,299 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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YG08 NEN 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 81%.

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 YG08 NEN, 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 YG08 NEN registered?

YG08 NEN is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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