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K7 HJS

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,161 mi
Last recorded116,161 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 HJS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 116,161 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 113,930 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 109,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 103,482 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 103,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 99,339 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 96,658 miles

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 11 Sep 2019 92,028 miles

slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,804 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 83,766 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 76,191 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 66,859 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 56,750 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 56,750 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,164 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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K7 HJS 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 K7 HJS, 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 K7 HJS registered?

K7 HJS is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is K7 HJS safe to buy?

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