MOT Status
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166,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
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.
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.
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))
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3 - 4mm. (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
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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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