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DH57 DOM

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,551 mi
Last recorded118,551 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH57 DOM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 118,551 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Jul 2017 118,551 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 Aug 2016 101,726 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 91,336 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 91,003 miles

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre starting to perish

wipers poor

Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 59,262 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 51,271 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,993 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED ON NEARSIDE REAR SEAT NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT SEAT BELT.

Offside lower grill missing on front bumper

Fail 7 Dec 2011 40,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

CHILD SEAT FITTED ON NEARSIDE REAR SEAT NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF ADULT SEAT BELT.

GOODYEAR EAGLE NCT 5 RFT 245/45/R18 (93Y)

Nearside rear tyre worn from inner edge

Offside lower grill missing on front bumper

Pass 8 Dec 2010 30,897 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 30,897 miles

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

Child seats fitted on nearside and offside rear outer seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

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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DH57 DOM is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DH57 DOM, 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 DH57 DOM registered?

DH57 DOM is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is DH57 DOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH57 DOM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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