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LF08 ACY

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

229,635 mi
Last recorded229,635 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ACY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 229,635 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 20 Mar 2025 225,196 miles

UNDERTRAYS AND SILL COVERS

Pass 4 Mar 2024 218,901 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDERTRAY AND SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Mar 2023 210,965 miles

Undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2022 203,134 miles

Undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2021 197,405 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 197,212 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wing (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wing (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 186,858 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 172,560 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 165,412 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 163,269 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 163,213 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 161,386 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 154,601 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 143,293 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 115,493 miles

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

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 18 Aug 2011 88,417 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)

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 ACY 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 LF08 ACY, 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 LF08 ACY registered?

LF08 ACY is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is LF08 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF08 ACY 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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