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BX58 ZGB

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

145,926 mi
Last recorded145,926 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 ZGB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 145,926 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 145,883 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 143,757 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 141,366 miles

Central Front undertray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2022 138,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray

Pass 21 Sep 2021 135,707 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Aftermarket 'coil over' kit fitted both sides of axle front & rear at the time of test (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Tinting film (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obvious accelerated wear to inner shoulder of tread

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged but not deep enough to reach ply/cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Tinting film (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obvious accelerated wear to inner shoulder of tread

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small points of impact damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 131,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wiper linkage worn requires attention

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside side repeater dim

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner foremost bushes un bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 127,725 miles

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

Front brake pad close to warning sensor

Nearside Front outer sidewall damaged /wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Sep 2019 127,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake pad close to warning sensor

Nearside Front outer sidewall damaged /wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2018 122,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 114,033 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread on 1.6mm limit.

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

Offside Front tyre tread on 1.6mm limit.

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

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edge.

undertray/floor covers fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,538 miles

both front tyres worn out of shape

Fail 6 Sep 2016 105,538 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn out of shape

Pass 21 Sep 2015 96,691 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,648 miles

both rear tyres just over 3.5mm

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 76,720 miles

both front tyre starting to scrub slightly on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2011 66,544 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 66,387 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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BX58 ZGB is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BX58 ZGB, 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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BX58 ZGB is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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