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VA57 XZN

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,865 mi
Last recorded163,865 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 XZN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 163,865 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 155,297 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 147,711 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 147,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 139,713 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 121,530 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 121,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 111,963 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,477 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 88,501 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 81,125 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,152 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres low on center tread.

Pass 5 Jan 2013 65,950 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,420 miles

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

emissions to low to read

Fail 14 Dec 2011 51,420 miles

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

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

emissions to low to read

Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,448 miles

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

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

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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VA57 XZN 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 81.3%.

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 VA57 XZN, 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 VA57 XZN registered?

VA57 XZN is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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