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F21 MMA

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

324,017 mi
Last recorded324,017 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 MMA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 324,017 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 187,554 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 175,119 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 172,204 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 159,437 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 153,365 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 144,172 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 133,267 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 117,532 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 117,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 103,432 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 89,281 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 79,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 71,618 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 71,618 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 63,356 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,148 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 49,739 miles

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

cut in nsf tyre inner 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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F21 MMA is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F21 MMA, 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 F21 MMA registered?

F21 MMA is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is F21 MMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 MMA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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