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AA08 ALE

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,514 mi
Last recorded175,514 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 ALE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 175,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 162,441 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 160,857 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 156,422 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 133,254 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 133,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 178,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front arm loose

Fail 16 Nov 2020 178,576 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front arm loose

Fail 14 Nov 2020 178,227 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper arm appears to be loose / excessive play.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 100,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 96,433 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 91,794 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of 25mm but not exposing cordes

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 88,879 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim has small flat spots on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage on inner and outer sidewalls but still meets MOT requirements

Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,020 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Sep 2014 78,614 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 66,618 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,480 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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AA08 ALE is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AA08 ALE, 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 AA08 ALE registered?

AA08 ALE is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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