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FA08 JGV

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,210 mi
Last recorded146,210 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 JGV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 146,210 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 146,180 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35/R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 128,444 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 114,286 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 105,614 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 96,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 90,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn low on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn low on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 90,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn low on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off smooth on inner shoulder and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn low on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, 3mm in centre and lower on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 89,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm - wearing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre - wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm - wearing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre - wearing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear some imbalance in handbrake readings

Pass 6 Nov 2018 88,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn near smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 86,141 miles

Engine oil level at min

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 17 Oct 2016 82,533 miles

Oil leak

o/s parking brake lower effort than n/s

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,254 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 75,506 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 63,510 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,023 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,680 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 25,433 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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FA08 JGV is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA08 JGV, 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 FA08 JGV registered?

FA08 JGV is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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