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SP08 TLX

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,088 mi
Last recorded135,088 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 TLX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 135,088 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 126,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 126,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 118,022 miles

Front Under tray fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2023 118,022 miles

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

Front Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2023 115,985 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 111,580 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 106,451 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged.

Fail 18 Jan 2021 106,451 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 102,095 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 98,001 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 89,805 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 89,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm to centre. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 81,493 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,488 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Feb 2016 74,486 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2015 65,526 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,812 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,186 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 34,604 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,845 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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SP08 TLX is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SP08 TLX, 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 SP08 TLX registered?

SP08 TLX is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SP08 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 TLX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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