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Y111 JWC

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,828 mi
Last recorded118,828 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY111 JWC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 118,828 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2025 118,827 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Stabiliser link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2024 104,099 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 104,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Stabiliser link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 91,421 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 87,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 83,775 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 81,990 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 81,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 80,002 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 76,315 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,892 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,171 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,324 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 33,241 miles

All alloy wheels kerbed

Nearside and offside headlight washer covers missing

Nearside front,offside front and nearside rear tyre outerwalls chunks of rubber missing but not deep enough to reach the cords

steering lock warning light on

Fail 2 Feb 2012 33,241 miles

All alloy wheels kerbed

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside and offside headlight washer covers missing

Nearside front,offside front and nearside rear tyre outerwalls chunks of rubber missing but not deep enough to reach the cords

steering lock warning light on

Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,627 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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Y111 JWC 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 Y111 JWC, 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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Y111 JWC is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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