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DX08 WUT

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,587 mi
Last recorded168,587 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 WUT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 168,587 miles

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

under trays

Pass 7 Oct 2024 165,598 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 160,136 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 160,135 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 153,730 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 152,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion to offside of steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2021 152,210 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion to offside of steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2020 150,873 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 145,549 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pin holed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 135,665 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 135,665 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear diff oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2017 123,406 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 113,394 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light loose

Pass 21 Oct 2015 106,870 miles

Rear discs & pads required shortly

Rear tyres required shortly

Pass 23 Oct 2014 95,642 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 95,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 85,588 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,164 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 76,109 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 66,102 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,650 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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DX08 WUT is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DX08 WUT, 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 DX08 WUT registered?

DX08 WUT is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is DX08 WUT safe to buy?

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