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OV58 HFM

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

209,919 mi
Last recorded209,919 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 HFM
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 209,919 miles

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

Rear Diff corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 201,434 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 194,031 miles

Handbrake travel

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 185,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 178,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 172,208 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 165,720 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 156,184 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 147,150 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 137,291 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 125,126 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 125,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 115,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

exhaust smoke test too clean to register on tester

Pass 17 Oct 2013 100,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 83,590 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)

front brake discs low

Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,728 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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OV58 HFM is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OV58 HFM, 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 OV58 HFM registered?

OV58 HFM is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 21 October 2008.

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