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WSM 246

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,739 mi
Last recorded67,739 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSM 246
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 67,739 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 66,568 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 65,551 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 64,656 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 63,589 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 62,669 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 62,083 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 60,993 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 57,800 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 54,459 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 51,177 miles

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

osr tyre tread low

Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,910 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,576 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 33,514 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 33,514 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 27,028 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 19,615 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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WSM 246 is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WSM 246, 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 WSM 246 registered?

WSM 246 is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is WSM 246 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSM 246 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WSM 246 have outstanding finance?

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