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FL08 VEA

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,752 mi
Last recorded162,752 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VEA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 162,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 155,458 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 155,328 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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 24 Nov 2023 144,282 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 133,933 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 133,891 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 126,129 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 126,129 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 115,556 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 110,401 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 96,805 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,499 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 85,499 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 75,097 miles

Both rear tyres are low tread

Slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2015 66,798 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 55,658 miles

child seat loose in back

near side front tyre damaged

zero emmisions detected

Fail 25 Nov 2014 55,658 miles

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

child seat loose in back

zero emmisions detected

Pass 4 Nov 2013 47,684 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 37,166 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,510 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,896 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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FL08 VEA is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey 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 FL08 VEA, 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 FL08 VEA registered?

FL08 VEA is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is FL08 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 VEA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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