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M55 CJB

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,871 mi
Last recorded159,871 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 CJB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 159,871 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 150,577 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 144,098 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 140,821 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 133,270 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 133,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 130,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 126,368 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 126,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2018 116,524 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 108,721 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rackend slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 98,863 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 88,157 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 76,207 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 76,207 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,572 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,591 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 54,591 miles

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

Nsf tyre has low tread on inner outer edges.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,190 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 41,678 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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M55 CJB is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M55 CJB, 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 M55 CJB registered?

M55 CJB is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is M55 CJB safe to buy?

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