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BJ58 LFH

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,086 mi
Last recorded182,086 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 LFH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 182,086 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 179,721 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 169,491 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 161,686 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 156,121 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 151,662 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 144,460 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 139,949 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 136,484 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 136,484 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height both (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width both (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 129,308 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 116,729 miles

Offside front sidelight one of two working

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2013 94,995 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 72,046 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 40,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 40,584 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BJ58 LFH is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BJ58 LFH, 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 BJ58 LFH registered?

BJ58 LFH is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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