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GY08 LGK

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,073 mi
Last recorded167,073 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 LGK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 167,073 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2024 161,606 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 158,329 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 155,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 155,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 152,459 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 152,457 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working comes on and off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed also has a nail on the edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 May 2021 138,733 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 138,733 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 May 2020 126,720 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 126,715 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 115,312 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 105,200 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,489 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 95,489 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 84,762 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,747 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 66,379 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 54,691 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,356 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,675 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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GY08 LGK is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GY08 LGK, 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 GY08 LGK registered?

GY08 LGK is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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