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J44 SGO

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

213,570 mi
Last recorded213,570 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 SGO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 213,570 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 188,611 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 177,022 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 169,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 162,559 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 152,364 miles

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 ()

Pass 5 Jul 2019 138,150 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 128,838 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 122,389 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and slightly split and perished within tread. 2454018rft

Pass 2 Jun 2016 105,752 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 94,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,340 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,840 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,287 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 50,347 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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J44 SGO is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J44 SGO, 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 J44 SGO registered?

J44 SGO is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is J44 SGO safe to buy?

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