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WH06 SHH

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

224,949 mi
Last recorded224,949 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH06 SHH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 224,949 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 211,191 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 195,630 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 179,255 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 162,030 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 151,586 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 141,400 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 141,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 124,807 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 100,552 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 100,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 99,790 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 99,781 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 95,898 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 89,626 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 84,429 miles

both front tyres worn on inner an outer edges

covers under vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,574 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,734 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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WH06 SHH is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black 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 WH06 SHH, 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 WH06 SHH registered?

WH06 SHH is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is WH06 SHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH06 SHH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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