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K26 KJS

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

247,013 mi
Last recorded247,013 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 KJS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 247,013 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 224,951 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 209,051 miles

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

Front slight noise from steering rack

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 209,051 miles

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

Front slight noise from steering rack

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 199,540 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2022 185,295 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 173,376 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 173,376 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 161,244 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jun 2020 161,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 151,126 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 151,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 135,852 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 135,852 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 120,251 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 105,070 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 89,219 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,338 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 52,535 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,523 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,155 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,305 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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K26 KJS is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 K26 KJS, 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 K26 KJS registered?

K26 KJS is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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