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M50 TPY

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,732 mi
Last recorded183,732 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 TPY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 183,732 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 172,893 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Aug 2024 164,243 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 160,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 155,217 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 150,719 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 144,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 135,389 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 126,848 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 126,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2017 117,834 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 109,706 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,107 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 96,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,667 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,877 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 69,877 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2012 56,113 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,040 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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M50 TPY 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 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M50 TPY, 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 M50 TPY registered?

M50 TPY is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is M50 TPY safe to buy?

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