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LH57 AEU

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,279 mi
Last recorded146,279 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH57 AEU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 146,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 146,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner and outer as marked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 141,335 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 135,157 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2017 131,024 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 122,503 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 122,503 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 111,265 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 95,818 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 79,831 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 66,361 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Rear brake pads wearing

Fail 20 Dec 2011 66,361 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

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

Rear brake pads wearing

Pass 30 Dec 2010 53,102 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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LH57 AEU is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LH57 AEU, 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 LH57 AEU registered?

LH57 AEU is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is LH57 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH57 AEU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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