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LM57 UCZ

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,222 mi
Last recorded213,222 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 UCZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 213,222 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 213,222 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 206,077 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 206,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 197,142 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 188,162 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 180,542 miles

Front tyres wearing low.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 176,934 miles

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

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

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 171,187 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 163,689 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 153,714 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 152,999 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link upper dust cover damaged.

O/S/F Tyre worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 143,245 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 130,918 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 120,181 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 106,553 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 106,553 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on dash

cut in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 26 Jan 2012 96,024 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 85,848 miles

Rear Right handbrake requires investigation, performance dropped during test.

Fail 6 Jan 2011 85,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Right handbrake requires investigation, performance dropped during 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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LM57 UCZ is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LM57 UCZ, 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 LM57 UCZ registered?

LM57 UCZ is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is LM57 UCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 UCZ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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