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VU08 HYP

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,413 mi
Last recorded131,413 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 HYP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 131,413 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 126,366 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 115,071 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 101,285 miles

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

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))

Steering lock malfunction warning light and message displayed however steering lock operation is working as it should at the time of the Mot.

Pass 28 Aug 2021 86,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 80,938 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 74,544 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 70,876 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement break force arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement break force arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 65,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement break force arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement break force arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 61,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak Gear box leaking and engine leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 57,570 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 52,823 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,332 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,110 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,367 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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VU08 HYP 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 88.9%.

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 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 VU08 HYP, 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 VU08 HYP registered?

VU08 HYP is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is VU08 HYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 HYP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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