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XM57 BMW

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,115 mi
Last recorded119,115 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXM57 BMW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 119,115 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 114,741 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 113,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 110,561 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 107,854 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Wishbone - Both sides front bush worn but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 104,748 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 101,194 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,792 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,484 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,701 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 83,701 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,614 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link rubber on limit (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre inner edge started to wear

Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,103 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 73,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2014 61,473 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

NSf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Oct 2014 61,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

NSf tyre worn inner edge

OSf wishbone suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2013 47,849 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,252 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NSF tyre slight cut in tread

NSF tyre worn inner edge

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 16,105 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 13,409 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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XM57 BMW is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XM57 BMW, 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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What year was XM57 BMW registered?

XM57 BMW is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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