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KL08 PYJ

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,502 mi
Last recorded144,502 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 144,502 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 137,533 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 131,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 124,959 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 118,918 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 113,098 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 109,271 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 104,376 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 98,648 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 90,251 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cut to outer treaded area,

Pass 13 Jun 2016 83,439 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 80,699 miles

Nearside Rear inner edge wearing.

Offside Rear inner edge wearing.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 80,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner edge wearing.

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

Offside Rear inner edge wearing.

Pass 2 Mar 2015 73,315 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,333 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,190 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wheel rim slight damage

Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,575 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 39,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,707 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 29,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 PYJ is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KL08 PYJ, 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 KL08 PYJ registered?

KL08 PYJ is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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