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RE58 GGU

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

107,008 mi
Last recorded107,008 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 GGU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 107,008 miles

Nearside Front COIL SPRING NOT LOCATED CORRECTLY ON MOUNTING

Fail 15 Sep 2025 107,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front n/s/f coil spring not located correctly on mounting

Pass 17 Sep 2024 99,968 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 96,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel has been welded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 90,668 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,171 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 85,054 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,938 miles

Front Diff Seal Leaking

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 74,007 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak slightly from below engine and also rear diff ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 66,226 miles

Oil leak diff ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 58,316 miles

under body covers fitted

under bonnet covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,947 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,652 miles

vehicle emissions too clean for emission test

Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,448 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,639 miles

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

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

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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RE58 GGU 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 RE58 GGU, 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 RE58 GGU registered?

RE58 GGU is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is RE58 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 GGU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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