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GV08 UMS

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,745 mi
Last recorded149,745 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 UMS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 149,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess light mist (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 140,744 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight fluctuation on discs (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 139,971 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 138,794 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 137,872 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 135,197 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 134,301 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 133,677 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 132,823 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 129,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now bald on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 120,285 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 109,767 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 109,762 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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 14 May 2013 94,909 miles

slight cut on nearside outer front tyre wall

slight cuts on offside outer front tyre wall

Fail 13 May 2013 94,883 miles

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

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

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

slight cut on nearside outer front tyre wall

slight cuts on offside outer front tyre wall

Pass 10 May 2012 82,426 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 82,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 May 2011 73,630 miles

n/s/f jacking point cover missing

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge and outer wall damaged

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge and inner wall damaged

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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GV08 UMS 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 GV08 UMS, 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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GV08 UMS is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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