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VO08 PXK

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

156,757 mi
Last recorded156,757 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 PXK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 156,757 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 155,067 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 151,692 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 139,735 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 129,544 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 122,781 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 116,052 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 109,453 miles

both front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 30 Sep 2016 102,943 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 97,359 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 79,449 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 60,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 46,159 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 4 May 2012 45,487 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,040 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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VO08 PXK is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO08 PXK, 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 VO08 PXK registered?

VO08 PXK is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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