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LF08 EKW

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

222,632 mi
Last recorded222,632 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 EKW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 222,632 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 218,627 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 214,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 209,867 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 205,587 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 205,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 201,136 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2019 182,497 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 May 2018 166,429 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 157,271 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 145,704 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 122,626 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 105,756 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 87,976 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 66,058 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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LF08 EKW is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LF08 EKW, 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 LF08 EKW registered?

LF08 EKW is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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The MOT history for LF08 EKW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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