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CA57 TVO

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,886 mi
Last recorded119,886 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 TVO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 119,886 miles

FULL UNDER BODY PROTECTION.

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 119,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

FULL UNDER BODY PROTECTION.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 113,179 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 113,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 107,113 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

full underbody protection fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2023 107,113 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk not locking (7.1.2 (c))

full underbody protection fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2022 102,737 miles

FULL UNDER BODY PROTECTION.

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 98,875 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 95,196 miles

small crack n/s/f wheel

Pass 23 Aug 2019 92,710 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion to chassis by rear sub-frame mounts

Fail 22 Aug 2019 92,707 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

corrosion to chassis by rear sub-frame mounts

Pass 21 Aug 2018 87,343 miles

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

corrosion to chassis by rear subframe mounts

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 20 Aug 2018 87,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush deteriorated and unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush deteriorated and unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear small crack in wheel

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

corrosion to chassis by rear subframe mounts

engine covers fitted obscuring view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,818 miles

Front tyres bald on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 83,815 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyres bald on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 76,924 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted unable to test seat belt

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2014 65,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 59,700 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disc lips rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2012 53,693 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Pass 18 Jul 2012 53,692 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wipers smear slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2012 50,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,981 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,630 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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CA57 TVO is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 CA57 TVO, 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 CA57 TVO registered?

CA57 TVO is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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