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FN58 LNO

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

208,710 mi
Last recorded208,710 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 LNO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 208,710 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front tyre tread edge worn

Fail 30 Jun 2026 208,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front tyre tread edge worn

Pass 9 Apr 2025 196,947 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 184,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

bonnet cable/latch faulty/loose

Fail 6 Mar 2024 184,123 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

bonnet cable/latch faulty/loose

Pass 18 Feb 2023 173,373 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 168,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2020 161,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 153,587 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 144,888 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 133,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 120,124 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

rear brake pads wearing thin (on limit)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 106,511 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 95,685 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 83,240 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,581 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,055 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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FN58 LNO 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 88.2%.

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 FN58 LNO, 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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FN58 LNO is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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