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LE57 JWL

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

211,501 mi
Last recorded211,501 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 JWL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 211,501 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 186,235 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 186,235 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 162,743 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 145,948 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f & o/s/f brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in outer tread / shoulder ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm / 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 145,948 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f & o/s/f brake disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in outer tread / shoulder ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r & o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm / 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 138,896 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 132,898 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 132,865 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 127,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm , inner edge bald and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm , inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 122,353 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 122,326 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 111,545 miles

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 103,862 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 98,331 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 86,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2012 79,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 74,955 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 74,955 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 74,862 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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LE57 JWL is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver 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 LE57 JWL, 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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LE57 JWL is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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