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SP58 LSJ

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,674 mi
Last recorded105,674 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 LSJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 105,674 miles

Rear Inner tyres wearing

Rear exhaust bracket broken

under trays fitted could not view

Pass 1 Sep 2022 95,145 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 82,282 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 82,282 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,703 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 61,109 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,378 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,310 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 49,385 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 44,998 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 44,995 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 40,745 miles

acceleration not detected reading was 0.01

Pass 22 Jul 2014 37,365 miles

emissions not detected reading was 0.01

Pass 15 Jul 2013 30,984 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 27,148 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 20,406 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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SP58 LSJ is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SP58 LSJ, 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

How do I check the history of SP58 LSJ?

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What year was SP58 LSJ registered?

SP58 LSJ is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is SP58 LSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP58 LSJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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