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TK07 DOG

2008 BMW 535

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,644 mi
Last recorded130,644 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTK07 DOG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 130,644 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 124,717 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 124,610 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil residue engine areas

Pass 15 May 2024 111,053 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking around the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Residue all over engine and undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear lower suspension arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel slightly distorted NSF and NSR buckled on the inner edges (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 97,538 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 80,781 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2021 66,088 miles

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2021 66,088 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,070 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 65,961 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 62,666 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 67,118 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,269 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 46,627 miles

Smoke Emissions to LOW to record

Surface corossion to both front brake disc's

Fail 9 Dec 2015 46,627 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Smoke Emissions to LOW to record

Surface corossion to both front brake disc's

Pass 18 Feb 2015 42,550 miles

damage to windscreen

Fail 18 Feb 2015 42,550 miles

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

damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,111 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 32,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,337 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,355 miles

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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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TK07 DOG is a 2008 BMW 535 in Red 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 TK07 DOG, 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 TK07 DOG registered?

TK07 DOG is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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