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C23 AGG

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,650 mi
Last recorded167,650 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 AGG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 167,650 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides on Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 157,080 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 153,765 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 142,515 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 138,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 138,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 136,878 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 133,944 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 133,942 miles

Headlamp aim too high both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 128,836 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 124,837 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 124,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Front position lights slightly flickering

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 104,207 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

under body trays fitted obscuring some itms

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,306 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under body trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,023 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 75,023 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 65,220 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 65,219 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 13 Dec 2012 57,304 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 21 Oct 2011 38,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 38,146 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

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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C23 AGG is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C23 AGG, 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 C23 AGG registered?

C23 AGG is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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