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EK58 EKP

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,236 mi
Last recorded169,236 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 EKP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 169,236 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 159,582 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 137,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 119,514 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 100,860 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 84,994 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 75,079 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 75,079 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 65,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,473 miles

Emissions to clean to be tested

Pass 8 Jul 2016 43,322 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,235 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 39,232 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,912 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,964 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2012 23,500 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,090 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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EK58 EKP is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EK58 EKP, 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 EK58 EKP registered?

EK58 EKP is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is EK58 EKP safe to buy?

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