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SV58 EHF

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,443 mi
Last recorded114,443 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 EHF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 114,443 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 102,992 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 May 2025 102,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 May 2024 86,981 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 86,981 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 86,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 86,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald close to cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central track control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald close to cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play central track control arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 80,529 miles

Offside wiper arm linkage worn but blade still clearing screen effectively

slight oil sweat on undertrays

undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

Pass 23 Jul 2020 78,194 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 78,194 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 71,778 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 71,719 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2018 64,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2017 58,856 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 58,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 53,772 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 49,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted top and bottom

rear offside handbrake readings slightly low

Pass 21 May 2014 44,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EMMISSIONS VISUAL

STRONG ADVISE: both front tyres have cracks in tread 245/45/rf17

STRONG ADVISE: both rear tyres have inside edge wear onto T.W.I. 245/45/R17

front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 7 Sep 2011 31,589 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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SV58 EHF is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV58 EHF, 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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SV58 EHF is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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