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WU08 ZWA

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

185,836 mi
Last recorded185,836 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 185,836 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 185,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 176,032 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 176,032 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 164,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 149,678 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 142,245 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 131,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

stone chip in windscreen lower o/s

Pass 14 Mar 2020 121,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 109,347 miles

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Pass 19 Mar 2018 96,205 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 88,129 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,861 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 76,839 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,228 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 70,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,176 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,587 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,341 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,499 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 32,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/side rear tyre on 3mm

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 ZWA is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

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

Is WU08 ZWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 ZWA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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