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DL57 LYR

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,000 mi
Last recorded143,000 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 LYR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 143,000 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 142,450 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2024 137,579 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 130,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 121,782 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 121,782 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows red light to the front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows red light to the front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 109,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 104,213 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 22 Feb 2018 102,496 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven and deep cut inner side wall

engine covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 99,141 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 99,104 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 95,099 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 91,205 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

low smoke emitter

Fail 11 Feb 2014 86,674 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

low smoke emitter

Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,356 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 73,121 miles

Emissions to clean for a reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Off side rear tyre has slight cut in side wall no cords can be seen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 60,225 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)

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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DL57 LYR is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DL57 LYR, 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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DL57 LYR is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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