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B18 TKS

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests36 (33 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,232 mi
Last recorded151,232 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 TKS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

33 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 151,232 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 162,568 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 141,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 153,083 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 132,576 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 145,803 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 12 Sep 2023 145,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL [245/40/18] GT SPORT ACTIVE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Dec 2022 126,620 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 136,766 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 8 Sep 2022 136,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Dec 2021 120,631 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 126,169 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 14 Sep 2021 126,168 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Nov 2020 115,702 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 119,333 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,767 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside

Pass 30 Aug 2019 111,421 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 110,361 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30 R19 96Y XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 101,106 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 105,782 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,097 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 101,187 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 84,373 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 97,901 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,025 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2014 90,599 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,756 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 83,277 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2012 74,350 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,656 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 65,687 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 50,478 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,746 miles

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

Undersheilds fitted unable to see all test items

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,430 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,786 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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B18 TKS is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B18 TKS, 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 B18 TKS registered?

B18 TKS is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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