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EA58 OSR

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,826 mi
Last recorded178,826 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 OSR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 178,826 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 168,427 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 164,219 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2023 160,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 157,595 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 155,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 144,023 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 141,925 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 126,117 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 126,115 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,031 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 99,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 81,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

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

Rear differential has slight leak

Fail 25 Aug 2015 81,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall

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

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

Rear differential has slight leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,405 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to record result

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,356 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Pass 30 Apr 2011 27,507 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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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EA58 OSR is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA58 OSR, 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 EA58 OSR registered?

EA58 OSR is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 30 November 2008.

Is EA58 OSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA58 OSR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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