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EO08 LHJ

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

190,061 mi
Last recorded190,061 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 LHJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 190,061 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 170,300 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 150,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 150,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 137,422 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 125,596 miles

Childseat fitted - unable to fully inspect seatbelt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2015 125,585 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Childseat fitted - unable to fully inspect seatbelt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,178 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 112,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 90,236 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 73,412 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 73,412 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,169 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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EO08 LHJ 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 69.2%.

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 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 EO08 LHJ, 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

How do I check the history of EO08 LHJ?

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What year was EO08 LHJ registered?

EO08 LHJ is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is EO08 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 LHJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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