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OV08 WXY

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

188,329 mi
Last recorded188,329 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 WXY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 188,329 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 184,601 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 181,351 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 176,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 172,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall damaged & perished inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 164,154 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to outer edge of screen & small stonechip out of drivers vision area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 164,154 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack to outer edge of screen & small stonechip out of drivers vision area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 157,433 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 148,907 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 135,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 121,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 111,379 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 29 Sep 2014 103,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT LEAK FROM O/S/R DIFF SEAL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 103,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT LEAK FROM O/S/R DIFF SEAL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,318 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 73,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 9 May 2011 56,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear brake pads wearing low.

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

stone chips and road marks front windscreen.

wheel rims damaged and slightly distorted.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,445 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

full body undertrays , engine undertray damp

gear selector fault on dash

oil level low

zero emmisions registered

Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,444 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

full body undertrays note engine undertray damp

gear change selector fault on dash display

oil level on min

zero emmisions registered

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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OV08 WXY is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OV08 WXY, 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 WXY registered?

OV08 WXY is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is OV08 WXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 WXY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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