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EL52 MOR

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,492 mi
Last recorded90,492 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL52 MOR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 90,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 84,489 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 81,105 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limit 275/30/19

tiny play in o/s track rod end

Pass 16 May 2023 77,544 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 72,171 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 68,460 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2019 61,506 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 55,319 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 47,034 miles

Nearside Front slight undulation on tyre side wall

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2017 47,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

tyre pressure warning lamp is on

Pass 17 May 2016 37,346 miles

Offside Front tyre inner side wall cut

Fail 17 May 2016 37,346 miles

Offside Front tyre inner side wall cut

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,721 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 29,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 18,299 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 18,253 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre outre wall

Pass 22 Jun 2012 15,777 miles

NSF Tyre has a cut to sidewall, not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 9 Feb 2011 12,911 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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EL52 MOR is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EL52 MOR, 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

How do I check the history of EL52 MOR?

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What year was EL52 MOR registered?

EL52 MOR is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is EL52 MOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL52 MOR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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