2008 BMW 535 3.0L Diesel · WR58 BHO
2008 BMW 535 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 217,258 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 535
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WR58 BHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 217,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR58 BHO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 535 (WR58 BHO) between December 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WR58 BHO Mileage History
- 17/12/2022192,211 mi
- 21/12/2023204,191 mi+11,980 mi
- 26/02/2025212,237 mi+8,046 mi
- 27/02/2025212,239 mi+2 mi
- 19/02/2026217,258 mi+5,019 mi
Average of roughly 7,887 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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