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L24 GRY

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests33 (28 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.8%

Mileage

165,794 mi
Last recorded165,794 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL24 GRY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

28 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 165,794 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 199,278 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 163,338 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 190,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40YR19 WORN 2mm (0mm INNER EDGE) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40YR19 WORN 2mm (0mm INNER EDGE) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 158,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2023 158,674 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 173,883 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 152,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 152,061 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 166,493 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 147,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE BOTH EDGES BALD 275/40/20 B/STONE RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 147,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE BOTH EDGES BALD 275/40/20 B/STONE RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE BALD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 154,613 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 136,744 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 147,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 128,187 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 11 May 2018 135,834 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 117,107 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2017 116,614 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 123,546 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 90,646 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 112,336 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 95,214 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,764 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,125 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,409 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,835 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,778 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,506 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc lipped

nearside front pad sensor insecure

pad warning light on

rear disc lipped

rear tyres feathering on edges

Fail 11 Jan 2012 56,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc lipped

nearside front pad sensor insecure

pad warning light on

rear disc lipped

rear tyres feathering on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,007 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 15,874 miles

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

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

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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L24 GRY is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.8%.

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 L24 GRY, 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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L24 GRY is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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