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EX08 ZPR

2008 BMW 535

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,728 mi
Last recorded159,728 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 ZPR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 159,728 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 159,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 154,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 154,809 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 147,034 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 135,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 135,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 125,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jul 2019 119,103 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 110,890 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 103,028 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 93,823 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,053 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 68,560 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,948 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 53,945 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,742 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,858 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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EX08 ZPR is a 2008 BMW 535 in Red 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 EX08 ZPR, 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 EX08 ZPR registered?

EX08 ZPR is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 ZPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 ZPR 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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