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GP57 UGW

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

240,874 mi
Last recorded240,874 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 UGW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 240,874 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 231,162 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 219,441 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 204,272 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 203,809 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 193,657 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 179,951 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 166,941 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 145,281 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 125,849 miles

light corrosion around rear subframe mounts

nearside front & offside front brake discs worn & corroded

nearside rear & offside rear air suspension bellows slightly perished

nearside rear & offside rear brake discs worn & corroded

undertray covering potential oil leak from engine bay

Fail 18 Dec 2014 125,849 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

light corrosion around rear subframe mounts

nearside front & offside front brake discs worn & corroded

nearside rear & offside rear air suspension bellows slightly perished

nearside rear & offside rear brake discs worn & corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge - no tread

undertray covering potential oil leak from engine bay

Pass 3 Dec 2013 111,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 99,354 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 85,557 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 85,331 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 67,198 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 66,316 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front seat belt stalk stiff to operate

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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GP57 UGW 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 82.4%.

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 GP57 UGW, 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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GP57 UGW is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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