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B27 OOR

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,677 mi
Last recorded184,677 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 OOR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 184,677 miles

Front indicators permanently illuminated

Pass 24 Aug 2024 177,717 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 170,172 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 163,657 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 155,813 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 149,613 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Aug 2020 149,235 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2019 140,009 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 140,009 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 May 2018 129,621 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 125,768 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 118,838 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 118,749 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 113,941 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel has welded repaire

Fail 25 Sep 2015 113,941 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel has welded repaire

Pass 26 Jun 2014 104,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge also both front tyres cracking

rear tyres foul body when jacked up

Pass 22 Jul 2013 99,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres catching arch liner when jacked up

Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wheels fouling body when jacked up not letting wheels spin free

Fail 10 Jul 2012 91,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 81,278 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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B27 OOR is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B27 OOR, 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 B27 OOR registered?

B27 OOR is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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