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L14 POS

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,799 mi
Last recorded68,799 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 POS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 68,799 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 56,822 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 41,020 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 41,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2023 31,217 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2022 30,808 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 29,810 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 28,708 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 27,689 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 25,808 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 24,018 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 20,889 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 20,783 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 20,783 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 18,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 18,142 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,612 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,121 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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L14 POS is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 L14 POS, 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 L14 POS registered?

L14 POS is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is L14 POS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L14 POS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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