MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,666 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns and os ()
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front front (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV08 WXU is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 OV08 WXU, 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 OV08 WXU registered?
OV08 WXU is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 12 May 2008.
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