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W888 ASM

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,978 mi
Last recorded126,978 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW888 ASM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 126,978 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2024 119,585 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 111,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Sep 2023 111,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED RESTRICTING FULL INSPECTION OF VEHICLE UNDERSIDE

Pass 8 Sep 2022 103,826 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,475 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 93,475 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 82,370 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 72,329 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 72,329 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 58,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 58,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,352 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 23,934 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 22,319 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 19,808 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 17,354 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 15,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 20 May 2013 15,540 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 22 May 2012 13,261 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 11,112 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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W888 ASM is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W888 ASM, 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 W888 ASM registered?

W888 ASM is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is W888 ASM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W888 ASM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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