2008 BMW 535 3.0L Diesel · P18 GDH
2008 BMW 535 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 173,384 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P18 GDH Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 173,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P18 GDH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 535 (P18 GDH) between December 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering malfunctioning at full lock steering locks up (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted flexi fouling suspension (1.1.21 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted flexi fouling suspension (1.1.21 (c))”.
P18 GDH Mileage History
- 08/12/201124,428 mi
- 09/12/201124,435 mi+7 mi
- 12/05/201227,227 mi+2,792 mi
- 17/04/201340,320 mi+13,093 mi
- 28/04/201451,069 mi+10,749 mi
- 29/04/201451,069 mi
- 27/04/201563,551 mi+12,482 mi
- 18/04/201674,883 mi+11,332 mi
- 10/04/201788,600 mi+13,717 mi
- 14/03/201898,504 mi+9,904 mi
- 18/03/2019110,181 mi+11,677 mi
- 30/04/2020123,633 mi+13,452 mi
- 29/04/2021133,311 mi+9,678 mi
- 04/05/2021133,311 mi
- 22/02/2022142,391 mi+9,080 mi
- 23/02/2022142,402 mi+11 mi
- 16/02/2023151,013 mi+8,611 mi
- 21/02/2024159,062 mi+8,049 mi
- 26/03/2025165,194 mi+6,132 mi
- 28/03/2025165,203 mi+9 mi
- 27/03/2026173,384 mi+8,181 mi
Average of roughly 10,417 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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