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FG08 GTY

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,219 mi
Last recorded114,219 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 GTY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 114,219 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 113,970 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 91,673 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 76,335 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,016 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 67,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 45,321 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 44,003 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2.1mm

Offside Rear tyre 2.8mm

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,575 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 39,576 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,504 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 35,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,559 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2013 27,595 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,992 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 22,992 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2011 17,726 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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FG08 GTY is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG08 GTY, 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 FG08 GTY registered?

FG08 GTY is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is FG08 GTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 GTY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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