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D13 EED

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,706 mi
Last recorded86,706 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 EED
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 86,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 84,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 83,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH inner faces slightly corroded / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 83,683 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH inner faces slightly corroded / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 82,181 miles

BOTH headlamps slightly opaque

Pass 14 Mar 2022 80,425 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,225 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 74,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,418 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,778 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,240 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 61,294 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,038 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2013 53,272 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 39,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2011 24,543 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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D13 EED is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 D13 EED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D13 EED registered?

D13 EED is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is D13 EED safe to buy?

The MOT history for D13 EED shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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