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LJ08 HDD

2008 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,165 mi
Last recorded120,165 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HDD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 120,165 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,104 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre is worn more on the inner edge.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 108,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,485 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,888 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 69,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill kit fitted

to clean to diesel test

Fail 26 Apr 2012 69,476 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill kit fitted

to clean to diesel test

Pass 3 May 2011 52,717 miles

to clean to derv test

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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LJ08 HDD is a 2008 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ08 HDD, 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 LJ08 HDD registered?

LJ08 HDD is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is LJ08 HDD safe to buy?

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