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BN08 NYX

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,806 mi
Last recorded199,806 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 NYX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 199,806 miles

Offside Front headlamp output diminished but not seriously possibly due to deteriorated outer casing

Fail 1 Jul 2025 199,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp output diminished but not seriously possibly due to deteriorated outer casing

Pass 6 Apr 2024 192,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in passenger swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 192,445 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in passenger swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 186,668 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 171,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost arm outer ball joint gaiter in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 171,174 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost arm outer ball joint gaiter in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 161,244 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 145,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight grease leak N/S rear drive shaft boot

Pass 9 Mar 2019 125,214 miles

Handbrake lever high

Middle seat belt not checked WALLET left on arm rest

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall and ran flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays

Pass 8 Feb 2018 111,527 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

both rear tyres 3mm in middle

engine cover & under trays fitted

handbrake high

slight play in nearside rear wheel

Pass 25 Feb 2017 104,154 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 95,579 miles

engine cover & under tray's fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,055 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 85,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 70,921 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 70,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,679 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 62,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,018 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,937 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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BN08 NYX is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN08 NYX, 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 BN08 NYX registered?

BN08 NYX is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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