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WF58 CNJ

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,852 mi
Last recorded160,852 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF58 CNJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 160,852 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 153,065 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 147,569 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 138,019 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 131,813 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 130,713 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 127,912 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 127,912 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 124,191 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 124,191 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 124,191 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 118,631 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 109,474 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 109,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2015 91,015 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 73,440 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 55,779 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 55,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 38,395 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 37,028 miles

slight corrosion in all brake discs

Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,073 miles

corrosion in front & rear brake discs

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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WF58 CNJ 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 WF58 CNJ, 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 WF58 CNJ registered?

WF58 CNJ is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is WF58 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF58 CNJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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