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MT57 EKW

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

200,313 mi
Last recorded200,313 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 EKW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 200,313 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 195,104 miles

all bushes worn

Pass 3 Jan 2024 189,076 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 183,924 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 177,733 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 171,094 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 165,480 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 165,480 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 156,677 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 149,993 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 141,803 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 141,803 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 131,608 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 114,963 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 101,937 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,450 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 67,519 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,538 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 53,464 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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MT57 EKW is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MT57 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 MT57 EKW registered?

MT57 EKW is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is MT57 EKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT57 EKW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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