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L17 RMJ

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

263,394 mi
Last recorded263,394 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 RMJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 263,394 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 259,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 254,432 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 251,804 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 146,770 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 134,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 120,132 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 108,194 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 107,694 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 102,232 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to rear not allowing inspection of rear belts

Fail 3 Oct 2014 102,232 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

child seats fitted to rear not allowing inspection of rear belts

Pass 19 Sep 2013 95,675 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 95,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

RAER BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 86,720 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 67,592 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,848 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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L17 RMJ is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L17 RMJ, 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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L17 RMJ is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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