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HV08 UOJ

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,086 mi
Last recorded133,086 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 UOJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 133,086 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front suspension arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 24 Oct 2024 130,962 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on the outside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 122,814 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 115,573 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 112,290 miles

Lots of handbrake lever travel

Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,006 miles

Handbrake lever high

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 17 Oct 2019 107,082 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 107,082 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 101,862 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 96,960 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 92,084 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 87,351 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 81,145 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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 68,923 miles

n/s front fog light not working

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,127 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,030 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 24,030 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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HV08 UOJ is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HV08 UOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV08 UOJ registered?

HV08 UOJ is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HV08 UOJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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