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G22 CHB

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests35 (31 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.6%

Mileage

164,987 mi
Last recorded164,987 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG22 CHB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

31 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 164,987 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2026 155,858 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 160,049 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 152,170 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 152,170 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 154,549 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 147,994 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 105,518 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 150,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 143,906 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 147,519 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 147,519 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 142,034 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 139,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 138,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 132,582 miles

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

Nearside Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 129,459 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 124,371 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 124,299 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 107,119 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 119,164 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 92,812 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2017 115,753 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,700 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 78,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 110,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,441 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,917 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 85,859 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,439 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 71,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 30,252 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,024 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 52,428 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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G22 CHB is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.6%.

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 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 G22 CHB, 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 G22 CHB registered?

G22 CHB is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is G22 CHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G22 CHB shows 35 tests with a 88.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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