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GJ58 MJU

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

190,337 mi
Last recorded190,337 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 MJU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 190,337 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 190,337 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 175,501 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 175,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2021 164,062 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 164,062 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 153,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 153,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 145,692 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 140,700 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 140,700 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 140,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 140,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 132,470 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 132,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 122,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 113,723 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 113,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 102,160 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 102,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 82,306 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 81,387 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,732 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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GJ58 MJU is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GJ58 MJU, 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 GJ58 MJU registered?

GJ58 MJU is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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