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F3 SKT

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

257,905 mi
Last recorded257,905 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 SKT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 257,905 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 243,033 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 243,030 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2023 229,070 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 229,070 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 211,727 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 211,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 193,601 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip outside of zone A less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 175,068 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 152,427 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 140,989 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 140,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 131,146 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 118,705 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 106,364 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 87,016 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 69,837 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 69,837 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 56,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,054 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 47,054 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,895 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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F3 SKT is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F3 SKT, 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 F3 SKT registered?

F3 SKT is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is F3 SKT safe to buy?

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