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S26 OVE

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,541 mi
Last recorded130,541 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS26 OVE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2025 130,541 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 130,433 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 116,089 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 100,231 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 94,696 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 90,399 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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S26 OVE is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S26 OVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S26 OVE?

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What year was S26 OVE registered?

S26 OVE is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is S26 OVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S26 OVE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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