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TF51 MON

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

272,928 mi
Last recorded272,928 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF51 MON
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 272,928 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users only just passed emissions test (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 272,928 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 250,595 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 237,261 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Small chip outside drivers view (3.1 (a) (i))

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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side rear tyre has less than 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 237,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Small chip outside drivers view (3.1 (a) (i))

Head lamp washers inop off side and near side front

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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side rear tyre has less than 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 221,006 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Oct 2022 221,006 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 202,563 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 202,563 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 181,726 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 181,726 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 172,734 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 172,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 166,987 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 166,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 161,373 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 154,236 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 143,483 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 143,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2014 123,272 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 104,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE DIFF OUTPUT SEALS LEAKING

Pass 31 Aug 2012 82,847 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,189 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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TF51 MON is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TF51 MON, 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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What year was TF51 MON registered?

TF51 MON is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is TF51 MON safe to buy?

The MOT history for TF51 MON shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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