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AD57 BXU

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

191,753 mi
Last recorded191,753 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 BXU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 191,753 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 177,614 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 175,620 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 173,296 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 171,413 miles

n/s rear tyre on limit

o/s rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2020 168,573 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 168,573 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 155,811 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 146,793 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 140,822 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 133,864 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 127,772 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 119,441 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 105,080 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges (245/40R18 Runflat)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 86,126 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 86,126 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,270 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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AD57 BXU is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AD57 BXU, 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 AD57 BXU registered?

AD57 BXU is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 8 January 2008.

Is AD57 BXU safe to buy?

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