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F4 TBN

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

229,621 mi
Last recorded229,621 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 TBN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 229,621 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 198,716 miles

Front slight oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 195,121 miles

pinion has slight

Pass 20 Sep 2022 189,729 miles

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

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 17 Sep 2021 184,021 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all around (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 136,621 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 129,398 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 115,542 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 109,430 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 109,430 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,206 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,817 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,480 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 55,322 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 42,205 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,698 miles

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

wipers not clearing windscreen

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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F4 TBN is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black 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 F4 TBN, 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 F4 TBN registered?

F4 TBN is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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