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S33 PLT

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,411 mi
Last recorded166,411 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 PLT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 166,411 miles

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 166,411 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 154,728 miles

Both reverse lights not working. Strong Advise.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn Strong Advise. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 154,728 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both reverse lights not working. Strong Advise.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn Strong Advise. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 144,431 miles

Both reverse lights not working. Strong Advise.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm, worn smooth and out of shape on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn Strong Advise. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 136,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm and wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Reverse light not working.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 136,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm and wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Reverse light not working.

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 125,645 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 117,540 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 114,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s reverse light not working.

Fail 13 Mar 2020 114,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

o/s reverse light not working.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 101,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth and close to cords on inner and outer edges. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 85,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3 - 4mm. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm. (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,571 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3 - 4mm. (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 52,633 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 47,335 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,335 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,313 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,690 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2012 26,588 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2011 21,892 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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S33 PLT is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S33 PLT, 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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S33 PLT is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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