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VK08 ONH

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,258 mi
Last recorded138,258 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 ONH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 138,258 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 136,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 133,420 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 125,232 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 115,586 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 103,418 miles

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

Offside front fog lamp inop

Pass 2 Feb 2018 89,661 miles

N/S Mirror case damaged but not considered to be a failure at time of test

O/S/F fog lamp missing

Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,329 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 74,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/ZR18/97Y - YOKOHAMA ADVAN SPORT (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 61,159 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 46,857 miles

small bulge nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,504 miles

nearside front has small buldge in tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2014 46,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front has small buldge in tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,940 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 44,940 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2013 40,404 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 35,710 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 30,067 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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VK08 ONH is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK08 ONH, 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

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What year was VK08 ONH registered?

VK08 ONH is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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