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LJ58 PNF

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,350 mi
Last recorded113,350 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 PNF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 113,350 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))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 103,635 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 94,969 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 88,923 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 88,923 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too high ON BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 84,452 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 75,652 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 66,136 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 61,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2016 53,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 53,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 43,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 34,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2012 25,281 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2012 25,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front 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 15 Dec 2011 18,064 miles

Nearside front tyre small cut on the inner side wall but no cords visible

Nearside rear and Offside rear tyre low,also low on the inner edges

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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LJ58 PNF is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LJ58 PNF, 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 LJ58 PNF registered?

LJ58 PNF is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 14 December 2008.

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