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GL57 NPG

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,551 mi
Last recorded139,551 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 NPG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 139,551 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2025 134,009 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 133,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 127,627 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 127,608 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 119,250 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front off side front (5.2.3 (e))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2022 105,983 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 105,754 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 95,569 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 83,893 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 79,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 79,571 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 77,261 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,742 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)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,959 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 64,689 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 64,689 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,205 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,496 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 78,496 miles

Nearside 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)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,692 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 46,866 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,866 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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GL57 NPG is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GL57 NPG, 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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GL57 NPG is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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