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MH08 BYK

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,165 mi
Last recorded153,165 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 BYK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 153,165 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES ARE VERY CLOSE TO MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 147,723 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 142,026 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))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 142,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 26 Jan 2023 136,309 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 127,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 120,549 miles

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

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 114,594 miles

Rear slight leak on rear diff

Pass 25 Jan 2019 102,959 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,868 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 80,292 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,004 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 70,004 miles

registration plate faded both front & rear (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,245 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 57,244 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,371 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 45,837 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 34,143 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 24,088 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 16,124 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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MH08 BYK is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black 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 MH08 BYK, 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 MH08 BYK registered?

MH08 BYK is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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