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V80 ALC

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,343 mi
Last recorded149,343 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV80 ALC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 149,343 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 134,374 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 120,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front indicator condesated

Oil leak, but not excessive engine around sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 120,922 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front indicator condesated

Oil leak, but not excessive engine around sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 114,885 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 108,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 105,858 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 104,610 miles

Front Wipers slight smearing of screen

Fail 27 Mar 2020 104,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Wipers slight smearing of screen

Pass 23 Mar 2019 102,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake leaver as little reserve travel

Pass 17 Apr 2018 93,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 93,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 86,123 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,169 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 61,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre very slight edge wear

Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 24,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 17,596 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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V80 ALC is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V80 ALC, 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 V80 ALC registered?

V80 ALC is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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