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RCZ 449

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

134,742 mi
Last recorded134,742 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRCZ 449
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 134,742 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lenses clouded over. (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/F and both rear shock absorbers have slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear upper control arm outer gaiters perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower suspension arm front bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 134,738 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both rear brake flexible hoses split/deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front drop link upper gaiters split excessively. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Brake hose slightly twisted Both front brake flexible hoses twisted. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lenses clouded over. (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S/F and both rear shock absorbers have slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear upper control arm outer gaiters perished. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower suspension arm front bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 128,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 128,430 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake has no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 120,255 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 111,950 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 103,910 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 100,614 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,544 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 90,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 80,586 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 80,571 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 72,720 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 72,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,223 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 56,308 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 56,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,631 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,169 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,644 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 30,645 miles

Both front tyres wearing in inner edges.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,435 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 24,427 miles

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

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

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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RCZ 449 is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RCZ 449, 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 RCZ 449 registered?

RCZ 449 is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is RCZ 449 safe to buy?

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