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MR08 LJC

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,167 mi
Last recorded111,167 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR08 LJC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 111,167 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve both sides (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake could do with adjusting (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 111,167 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve both sides (5.2.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake could do with adjusting (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2025 105,840 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 104,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 97,978 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 95,355 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 93,180 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,260 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 82,295 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 78,546 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,163 miles

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

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

SQUEAK FROM N/S/R SUSPENSION ARM. F.A.S NOT DETECTED.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 67,337 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 67,337 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 56,609 miles

Damage to outer sidewall NSF tyre

Deep cut OSR tyre and also bald on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Large cracks to inner sidewall NSF tyre, cords not visible.

NSF tyre bald on edges

Nearside 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)

Slight damage to OSF tyre sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,041 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 29,366 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges, advise GC.

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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MR08 LJC is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MR08 LJC, 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 MR08 LJC registered?

MR08 LJC is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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