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KLA 71F

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,218 mi
Last recorded74,218 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLA 71F
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 74,218 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 73,266 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 71,947 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,229 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 69,424 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 67,548 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 64,850 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 61,299 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 55,796 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 51,473 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 48,925 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 48,924 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 45,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2013 40,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no visial smoke no F,A.S

Pass 6 Oct 2012 32,565 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,030 miles

slight damage to n/s/f and n/s/r tyre wall, no cord showing.

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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KLA 71F is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver 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 KLA 71F, 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 KLA 71F registered?

KLA 71F is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is KLA 71F safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLA 71F shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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