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FM08 RHJ

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,438 mi
Last recorded166,438 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 RHJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 166,438 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 160,357 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 151,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing uneven on the outer edge

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 151,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades are split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in tread where cords are visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing uneven on the outer edge

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 148,401 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 148,401 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 141,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth is 2.4 mm and wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread depth is 2.2 mm and wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 136,695 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 136,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Noise on wheel

Pass 15 Jun 2017 129,399 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 119,860 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 106,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 93,373 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 80,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,844 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 54,092 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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FM08 RHJ is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue 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 FM08 RHJ, 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 FM08 RHJ registered?

FM08 RHJ is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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