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LG58 WXH

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,641 mi
Last recorded194,641 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 WXH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 194,641 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 194,641 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 177,351 miles

Advise crankshaft pulley running out of alignment

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 158,073 miles

Offside front door mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2017 158,066 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened Center, between antirollbar brackets, (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Below limit + inner edge to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak + excess weak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2016 140,674 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 140,674 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 116,969 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 116,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 107,180 miles

no emission recorded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 66,436 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

too clean to get emission reading

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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LG58 WXH is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG58 WXH, 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 LG58 WXH registered?

LG58 WXH is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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