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LG08 ZPT

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,236 mi
Last recorded181,236 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 ZPT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 181,236 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 176,956 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 170,322 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 161,885 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 156,159 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 151,266 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 148,490 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 131,678 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 116,304 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,675 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 93,380 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,786 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,426 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,481 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 70,195 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 57,726 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 16 Mar 2011 41,449 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 41,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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LG08 ZPT is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LG08 ZPT, 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 LG08 ZPT registered?

LG08 ZPT is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is LG08 ZPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 ZPT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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