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HG57 ODV

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,988 mi
Last recorded195,988 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 ODV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 195,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 195,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play joint/ drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 188,120 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2024 183,524 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 183,524 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 179,647 miles

Nearside Rear Outer stop lamp not working.

Pass 6 Feb 2022 175,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 175,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 172,127 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 172,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 166,954 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 157,350 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 157,350 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 141,583 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edge perished.245/40R 18

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of component

Pass 19 Jan 2017 129,583 miles

nearside parking brake low

Pass 4 Jan 2016 117,750 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 107,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 98,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 76,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2012 76,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HG57 ODV 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 71.4%.

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 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 HG57 ODV, 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 HG57 ODV registered?

HG57 ODV is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is HG57 ODV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG57 ODV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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