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SN08 OBB

2017 BMW 535

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

78,237 mi
Last recorded78,237 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 53549,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 OBB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 78,237 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2026 75,286 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2026 121,754 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 121,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 62,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2024 108,480 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 51,733 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2023 99,483 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 99,483 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

FRONT FOG LIGHTS BLUE

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

OSR EX RUBBER PERISHED

Pass 9 Feb 2023 39,655 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 27,566 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 92,110 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 92,110 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 2 Feb 2021 84,176 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Feb 2021 84,176 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2020 26,073 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 79,866 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 75,528 miles

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 21 Oct 2017 71,743 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,717 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

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

slight surface cut in nearside front inner tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,643 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 49,643 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2014 47,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside and offside front tyres outer walls cut (cord not exposed)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 34,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 21,716 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 9,289 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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SN08 OBB is a 2017 BMW 535 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

Across all 2017 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 49,883 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 SN08 OBB, 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 9 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SN08 OBB registered?

SN08 OBB is a 2017 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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