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SM53 EYE

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

153,782 mi
Last recorded153,782 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 EYE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 153,782 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 148,809 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2024 146,464 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF - OSF - OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR - OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 141,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR - OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre's have cuts to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 139,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 137,420 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 132,085 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 111,627 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 97,044 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front road wheel has 2x weld repairs

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint has had 2x nuts fitted to retain it not the usual 1

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front control arm front rubber bush poor condition

Oil leak Diff ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 96,050 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front road wheel has 2x weld repairs

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint has had 2x nuts fitted to retain it not the usual 1

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front control arm front rubber bush poor condition

Oil leak Diff ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,292 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 62,778 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,916 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 49,507 miles

emissions to clean

Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,367 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,471 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 257,656 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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SM53 EYE is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SM53 EYE, 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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SM53 EYE is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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