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S6 SEV

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,367 mi
Last recorded120,367 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 SEV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 120,367 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 120,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower main control arm bushes spliting no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower main control arm bushes spliting no movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 111,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 103,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 98,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes by hoses corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,606 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 93,599 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

main tailgate not opening

Pass 14 Jul 2021 84,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 Jul 2020 78,061 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 68,550 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,813 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 53,216 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 46,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre has cut in thread close to sidewall

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 40,382 miles

Emissions to clean to test.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 33,813 miles

Nail in the nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,780 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 16,475 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 10,589 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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S6 SEV is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 S6 SEV, 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

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What year was S6 SEV registered?

S6 SEV is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 June 2008.

Is S6 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S6 SEV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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