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AK54 MAD

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,751 mi
Last recorded142,751 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 MAD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 142,751 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 140,463 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 140,452 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 138,303 miles

ns and osr outer cv joints starting to leak grease

rear pads starting to get low

Pass 2 Nov 2022 135,945 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 135,009 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 135,009 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 133,636 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 133,621 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 130,842 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 126,721 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 121,748 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 112,516 miles

Has a chip in zone B but not in excess of 40mm

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 108,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 103,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Sep 2012 88,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 67,742 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has slight wear on outer edges.

offside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edges.

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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AK54 MAD 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 AK54 MAD, 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 AK54 MAD registered?

AK54 MAD is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 9 October 2008.

Is AK54 MAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK54 MAD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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