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HV08 RZS

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

220,148 mi
Last recorded220,148 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 RZS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 220,148 miles

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

oil leak

under trays obstructing the view of the under side of the vehicle

Fail 13 Mar 2026 220,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted brake caliper retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

under trays obstructing the view of the under side of the vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2025 201,680 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 201,680 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 187,684 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 187,683 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 184,081 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 178,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 172,385 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 164,307 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 157,654 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 152,567 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 145,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 11 Mar 2015 129,087 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 108,103 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,056 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear discs lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 68,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear discs lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,097 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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HV08 RZS is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HV08 RZS, 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 HV08 RZS registered?

HV08 RZS is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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