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ED08 EHL

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

206,928 mi
Last recorded206,928 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED08 EHL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 206,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2025 200,762 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 190,552 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 183,778 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 176,398 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 163,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 150,989 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 139,421 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 128,604 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 115,829 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight oil leak on rear axle

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,516 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,362 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,873 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 70,014 miles

N/S/r tyre cut to tread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 70,014 miles

N/S/r tyre cut to tread

Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,438 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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ED08 EHL is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey 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 ED08 EHL, 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 ED08 EHL registered?

ED08 EHL is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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