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882 AOW

2008 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,966 mi
Last recorded83,966 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration882 AOW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 83,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner sidewall and nail in tread not leaking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 75,648 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 75,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 68,266 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 66,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 63,186 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 59,628 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 56,413 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,927 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 44,995 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 20 Aug 2015 39,394 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,568 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 26,997 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 7 Aug 2012 20,357 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 20,356 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 4 Aug 2011 12,407 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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882 AOW is a 2008 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 882 AOW, 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 882 AOW registered?

882 AOW is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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