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GU58 XZD

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,200 mi
Last recorded172,200 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 XZD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 172,200 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 164,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 156,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine and rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 156,788 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Hitting arch lining on full lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Hitting front of arch lining. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper control arm has excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush perished and has moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush perished and has moderate movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine and rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 147,700 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged outer edge

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

Rear diff leaking

Fail 24 Mar 2023 147,588 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear tyre damaged outer edge

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2022 134,688 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 129,996 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 124,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 114,349 miles

Central Rear oil leak rear Differential

Pass 6 Aug 2018 103,642 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 103,633 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDELIGHTS NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,274 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,154 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,205 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 77,098 miles

emmisions to clean to get a reading

Pass 11 Sep 2012 71,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s diplamp beam pattern poor

o/s/r tyre sidewall split but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GU58 XZD is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU58 XZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU58 XZD registered?

GU58 XZD is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is GU58 XZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU58 XZD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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