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BL08 JUY

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,307 mi
Last recorded179,307 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 JUY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 179,307 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside front tyre sidewall has small cut in

Pass 19 Mar 2018 169,991 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 156,399 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2016 135,536 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 116,395 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 95,925 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 76,433 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 76,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,615 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,613 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 39,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BL08 JUY is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL08 JUY, 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 BL08 JUY registered?

BL08 JUY is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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