CarVerify

Free Car Check

R10 BNW

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,402 mi
Last recorded189,402 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 BNW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 189,402 miles

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

undertrays attached

Pass 9 Dec 2024 182,114 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2023 172,494 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 163,995 miles

Brake discs corroded surface corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 163,951 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 159,468 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Oct 2021 159,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2020 154,945 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 154,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 144,343 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 132,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 132,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 120,540 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 111,641 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

exhaust middle to rear section clamp broken

Fail 1 Nov 2016 111,641 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy inner edge wear (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed from a cut (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

engine cover & undertrays fitted

exhaust middle to rear section clamp broken

Pass 8 Jan 2016 106,613 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in the tread

engine cover fitted

middle to rear exhaust clamp damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 95,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 90,620 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 85,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 71,060 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

osf day running light not working

Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,344 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 52,344 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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
Full BMW 535 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R10 BNW is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R10 BNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R10 BNW?

You can check the full history of R10 BNW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R10 BNW registered?

R10 BNW is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is R10 BNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 BNW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R10 BNW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R10 BNW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.