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KA57 XBH

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,499 mi
Last recorded126,499 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 XBH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 126,499 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 116,851 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 108,674 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 100,456 miles

Covers fitted

Front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2021 92,719 miles

Covers fitted

Handbrake could do with some adjustment as just met requirements

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge + feathered

Pass 9 Mar 2020 87,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,660 miles

All brake flexible hoses slightly deteriorated

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,446 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 71,439 miles

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)

both front tyres split and cracked on inside tyre walls

Pass 23 Jun 2017 66,855 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,633 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 47,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 40,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 40,908 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 34,163 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 34,163 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 24,078 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and was low in pressure

Fail 7 Feb 2011 24,078 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and was low in pressure

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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KA57 XBH is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KA57 XBH, 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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KA57 XBH is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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