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TKJ 195

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests34 (26 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

216,943 mi
Last recorded216,943 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTKJ 195
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

26 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 216,943 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 216,940 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2025 92,115 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 213,169 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 87,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 208,706 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 81,875 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 202,108 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,426 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 76,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 76,364 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 192,247 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 71,570 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 179,789 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 63,326 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 168,275 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 55,728 miles

Emissions too clean to trigger the DSM

Pass 18 Jun 2019 158,935 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 158,935 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 46,976 miles

engine can't be revved high enough to produce an emissions reading

Pass 15 Jun 2018 148,409 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 37,941 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 142,330 miles

both rear brake discs worn

sterering heavy during operation

Fail 19 Jun 2017 142,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake discs worn

sterering heavy during operation

Pass 24 Nov 2016 30,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 135,783 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 135,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 121,426 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 121,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 105,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 77,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

washer fluid bottle leaking water

Pass 30 May 2013 77,331 miles

washer fluid bottle leaking water

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,824 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,737 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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TKJ 195 is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TKJ 195, 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 TKJ 195 registered?

TKJ 195 is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is TKJ 195 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TKJ 195 shows 34 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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