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DE08 OYF

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

109,884 mi
Last recorded109,884 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 OYF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 109,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 20 Oct 2025 109,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 31 Oct 2024 101,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 18 Oct 2023 96,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 15 Oct 2022 85,783 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 75,268 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 74,086 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,656 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 65,886 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 60,270 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,335 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,374 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,727 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,620 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,563 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 23,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,450 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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DE08 OYF is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DE08 OYF, 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 DE08 OYF registered?

DE08 OYF is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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