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BD57 MFA

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,325 mi
Last recorded98,325 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 MFA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 98,325 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 92,159 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 86,909 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 81,881 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 76,333 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 69,741 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 69,741 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 61,702 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 46,645 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 43,798 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,287 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,374 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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BD57 MFA is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BD57 MFA, 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 BD57 MFA registered?

BD57 MFA is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 5 January 2008.

Is BD57 MFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 MFA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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