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LD08 WVT

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,582 mi
Last recorded148,582 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 WVT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 148,582 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 138,146 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2022 130,532 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 124,426 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2021 124,370 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 111,719 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 103,882 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,500 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 72,629 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 72,572 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 57,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,342 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 34,028 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 26,553 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 26,553 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 May 2011 19,483 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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LD08 WVT is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LD08 WVT, 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 LD08 WVT registered?

LD08 WVT is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is LD08 WVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 WVT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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