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GL08 LXG

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,042 mi
Last recorded160,042 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 LXG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 160,042 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2025 145,362 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 141,477 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 141,477 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2023 131,027 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 128,558 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 125,483 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 119,388 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 114,826 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 109,687 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 109,687 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 99,882 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 99,882 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 85,104 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,924 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 66,924 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,798 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,379 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,752 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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GL08 LXG is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL08 LXG, 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 GL08 LXG registered?

GL08 LXG is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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