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F1 WAF

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

163,066 mi
Last recorded163,066 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 WAF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 163,066 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 160,893 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 157,429 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 155,173 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 155,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2022 148,538 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 143,979 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 138,167 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 131,931 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 118,858 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 102,463 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,159 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 74,690 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,680 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

nearside rear inner bead rim has damage and distortion.

offside front tyre worn low both edges.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 50,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 39,859 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 27,451 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

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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F1 WAF is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 F1 WAF, 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 F1 WAF registered?

F1 WAF is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is F1 WAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 WAF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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