CarVerify

Free Car Check

LH08 AUM

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

129,055 mi
Last recorded129,055 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH08 AUM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 129,055 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 122,354 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 114,279 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Aug 2023 108,311 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 99,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 2 Aug 2022 99,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Aug 2021 96,001 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 93,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 89,037 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 83,542 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 79,604 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 74,595 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,479 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 64,555 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,811 miles

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

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

front lights have problem

near side front side light not working

off side front lights stay on

off side side skirt broken

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
Full BMW 535 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LH08 AUM is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LH08 AUM, 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

How do I check the history of LH08 AUM?

You can check the full history of LH08 AUM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LH08 AUM registered?

LH08 AUM is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is LH08 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH08 AUM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LH08 AUM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LH08 AUM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.