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BG08 OZN

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

234,008 mi
Last recorded234,008 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 OZN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 234,008 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 228,948 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 225,462 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 218,154 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 210,603 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 184,912 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 173,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody covers fitted.

Pass 29 Jul 2017 149,610 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 136,104 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 125,315 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 110,405 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,203 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 81,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2011 50,899 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 50,868 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BG08 OZN is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BG08 OZN, 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 BG08 OZN registered?

BG08 OZN is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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