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OU58 HEV

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

208,469 mi
Last recorded208,469 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 HEV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 208,469 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 202,410 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 195,349 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 189,549 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 186,867 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 181,537 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 165,343 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 115,977 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 108,158 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 105,624 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,209 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2012 86,438 miles

Both rear suspension 'H' arm bushes starting to debond but not cause excessive movement.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leaks from rear differential.

o/s/f tyre has damage to the sidewall rim protector.

Fail 28 Jul 2012 86,438 miles

Both rear suspension 'H' arm bushes starting to debond but not cause excessive movement.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leaks from rear differential.

o/s/f tyre has damage to the sidewall rim protector.

Pass 13 Aug 2011 74,795 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in wall

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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OU58 HEV is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OU58 HEV, 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 OU58 HEV registered?

OU58 HEV is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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