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K44 SUT

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,544 mi
Last recorded180,544 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 SUT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 180,544 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 171,222 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 165,753 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 157,517 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 150,109 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 149,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 141,084 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 140,808 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 135,423 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 128,376 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 109,426 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 109,426 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 103,896 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 103,012 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 102,084 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 101,059 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 101,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 98,657 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,796 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 10 Dec 2011 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn

Pass 19 May 2011 79,288 miles

emissions too clean to detect

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

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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K44 SUT is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K44 SUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K44 SUT registered?

K44 SUT is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is K44 SUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K44 SUT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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