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OV08 XHT

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

264,359 mi
Last recorded264,359 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XHT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 264,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 254,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 239,455 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 231,055 miles

Nearside Front fog light not present

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 231,050 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (back arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not present

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 229,107 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front foglight not present

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly deteriorated, on near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washers are slightly weak

Fail 14 Dec 2020 229,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front foglight not present

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly deteriorated, on near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washers are slightly weak

Pass 7 Jun 2019 198,439 miles

Both front tyres stepping on inner edge, offside more so

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 171,475 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2017 157,992 miles

front brake pads appear low

front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2017 157,992 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads appear low

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 May 2016 138,974 miles

Front wipers smearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2015 123,985 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 107,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 88,189 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,126 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 52,116 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 56,113 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2011 49,863 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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OV08 XHT is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XHT, 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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OV08 XHT is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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