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WU08 VHJ

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,090 mi
Last recorded106,090 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 VHJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 106,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 106,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 102,551 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 102,535 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 99,141 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. (16%).

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn thin, and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,683 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 94,669 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 91,065 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 91,065 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,251 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 87,251 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,571 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 76,570 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 66,606 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,582 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 53,582 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,556 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 27,781 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,403 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 6,659 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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WU08 VHJ is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WU08 VHJ, 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 WU08 VHJ registered?

WU08 VHJ is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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