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P18 GDH

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,384 mi
Last recorded173,384 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 GDH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 173,384 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 165,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 165,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted flexi fouling suspension (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted flexi fouling suspension (1.1.21 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning at full lock steering locks up (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 159,062 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 151,013 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 142,402 miles

Nearside Front Advised road wheel buckled

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

osf road wheel repaired

Fail 22 Feb 2022 142,391 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Advised road wheel buckled

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2021 133,311 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 133,311 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 123,633 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2019 110,181 miles

Front prop coupling worn

Pass 14 Mar 2018 98,504 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 88,600 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low and uneven

Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,883 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,551 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,069 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 51,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,320 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 27,227 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 24,435 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Dec 2011 24,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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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P18 GDH is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 P18 GDH, 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 P18 GDH registered?

P18 GDH is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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