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KL08 HYW

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,064 mi
Last recorded157,064 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 HYW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 157,064 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 27 Oct 2025 153,023 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 153,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 146,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 136,280 miles

Both rear tyres inner edge worn low on legal limit

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2022 126,146 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 120,597 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 184,517 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 108,559 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 101,956 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 95,285 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 88,026 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 88,026 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 86,206 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 86,206 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 73,446 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 73,446 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 66,257 miles

o/s n/s front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Dec 2013 66,257 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s n/s front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,511 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 50,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,702 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 39,574 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 39,566 miles

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

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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KL08 HYW is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KL08 HYW, 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 KL08 HYW registered?

KL08 HYW is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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