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OOO 517G

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

143,934 mi
Last recorded143,934 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOO 517G
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 143,934 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 134,845 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 126,261 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 118,609 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 107,725 miles

Engine cover/undertrays fitted preventing view of components

Pass 10 Aug 2020 100,136 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 96,997 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,237 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 82,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Aug 2016 75,212 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,403 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 59,456 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,139 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 50,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,233 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 31,086 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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OOO 517G is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OOO 517G, 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 OOO 517G registered?

OOO 517G is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is OOO 517G safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOO 517G shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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