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JCC 156N

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,347 mi
Last recorded123,347 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCC 156N
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 123,347 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 117,934 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 111,982 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 107,501 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,411 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,360 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 93,330 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 93,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 85,046 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 80,227 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,168 miles

Offside Front small cut on tread area

Pass 14 Jan 2016 60,849 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,720 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,190 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 38,190 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2013 29,482 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 17,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 17,403 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,849 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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JCC 156N is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JCC 156N, 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 JCC 156N registered?

JCC 156N is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is JCC 156N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCC 156N shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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