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HY08 KWR

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,523 mi
Last recorded161,523 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 KWR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 161,523 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

no reading detected on dsm

Pass 22 May 2025 158,227 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 21 May 2025 254,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 May 2024 152,201 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 152,201 miles

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective catch not securing (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 147,357 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 140,398 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 133,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake Lagging in operation.

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 130,131 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 116,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm winter type (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - winter type (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak g/box

Fail 1 May 2019 116,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm winter type (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - winter type (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak g/box

Pass 9 Mar 2018 97,514 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,207 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,697 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 85,697 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 66,266 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 57,195 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 48,343 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,264 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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HY08 KWR is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY08 KWR, 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 HY08 KWR registered?

HY08 KWR is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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