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PK08 FKT

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,170 mi
Last recorded182,170 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 FKT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 182,170 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 182,167 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 175,802 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 166,111 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine cover and under try fitted

parking brake efficiency only just met 15% it may need adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Jun 2016 155,801 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 139,368 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 121,993 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2014 121,993 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 90,501 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,564 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,108 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 39,077 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 39,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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PK08 FKT is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PK08 FKT, 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 PK08 FKT registered?

PK08 FKT is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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