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LF08 ACX

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,417 mi
Last recorded174,417 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ACX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 174,417 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 159,869 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside/nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 168,206 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 168,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AL arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working angel eye (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AR arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2022 149,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 149,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 134,051 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 133,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 245/40R18 93y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 121,429 miles

stone chip front wind screen does not obstruct drivers view

Pass 2 Apr 2019 112,788 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 112,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 102,612 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 102,511 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,137 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,889 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 67,894 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 67,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,762 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,386 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 48,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,518 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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LF08 ACX is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LF08 ACX, 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 LF08 ACX registered?

LF08 ACX is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 10 August 2008.

Is LF08 ACX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF08 ACX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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