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B18 AOB

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,645 mi
Last recorded96,645 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 AOB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 96,645 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 96,644 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 91,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and innerwall split 275 30 19 advise to change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 87,225 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre centre 275 30 19

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245 35 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275 30 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 79,475 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 75,101 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 70,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 275 30 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 61,348 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 60,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 58,756 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 9 Oct 2013 52,506 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 46,174 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,557 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,590 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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B18 AOB is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B18 AOB, 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 B18 AOB registered?

B18 AOB is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is B18 AOB safe to buy?

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