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MA08 FTO

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,856 mi
Last recorded152,856 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 FTO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 152,856 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2024 152,856 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 150,844 miles

Front Both Front Tyres Are Worn Low On Inside Edges

Nearside Front N/S/F Foglamp Is Insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2023 138,459 miles

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

undertrays & sill covers restricting inspection

Fail 5 Apr 2023 138,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays & sill covers restricting inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2022 120,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays & sill covers restricting inspection

Pass 9 Apr 2021 102,401 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2021 102,393 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2020 91,262 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 91,262 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 78,731 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 59,897 miles

Offside parking brake effort slightly low advise closer inspection

Fail 3 May 2018 59,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside parking brake effort slightly low advise closer inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,740 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 50,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 37,608 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 37,090 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 32,242 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,220 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 212,220 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 21,222 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,040 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 13,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MA08 FTO is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MA08 FTO, 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 MA08 FTO registered?

MA08 FTO is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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