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KF56 BMW

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

207,986 mi
Last recorded207,986 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 BMW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 207,986 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 200,285 miles

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

Front Starting to get low

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel rubbing on inside off wheel arch

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

Pass 17 May 2023 189,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outter edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 179,979 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 172,009 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 163,180 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2019 155,517 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 139,128 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 128,087 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 114,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside off tyre has tears going around it but not deep enough to see ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,786 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 99,786 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 89,924 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,951 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 59,136 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,575 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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KF56 BMW is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KF56 BMW, 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 KF56 BMW registered?

KF56 BMW is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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