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S88 NYR

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,476 mi
Last recorded119,476 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 NYR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 119,476 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 109,642 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 100,459 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,050 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 80,475 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 70,296 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 69,316 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 67,187 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 64,112 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 64,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,340 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,363 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 51,615 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 42,663 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,567 miles

Advice both front tyres tacked off.

Advice on damage to near side front outter tyre wall.

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 35,567 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Advice both front tyres tacked off.

Advice on damage to near side front outter tyre wall.

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 29,357 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 23,382 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)

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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S88 NYR is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey 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 S88 NYR, 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 S88 NYR?

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What year was S88 NYR registered?

S88 NYR is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is S88 NYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S88 NYR 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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