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MA58 LTZ

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,666 mi
Last recorded168,666 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 LTZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 168,666 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 159,602 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 149,679 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 143,964 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 139,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 135,329 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 128,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 123,178 miles

chip in windscreen less than 40mm

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2017 116,031 miles

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

damage on offside front wheel rim

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 106,762 miles

Brake discs pitted on inner faces

Chip in n/s windscreen

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm front bush starting to split

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 99,339 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 99,339 miles

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

Nearside 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 27 Nov 2013 66,503 miles

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

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 6 Feb 2013 56,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Feb 2013 56,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,356 miles

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

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

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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MA58 LTZ is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MA58 LTZ, 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 MA58 LTZ registered?

MA58 LTZ is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is MA58 LTZ safe to buy?

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