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RE08 XNB

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,322 mi
Last recorded131,322 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XNB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 131,322 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 129,919 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 129,917 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 129,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 126,166 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 124,782 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 118,168 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 110,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 110,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 104,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 3mm - 255/35 R19 RunFlat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,147 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,867 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 78,382 miles

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

deep cuts in nearside front tyre tread

deep cuts in offside front tyre tread

rear brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 68,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 56,549 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 44,564 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,666 miles

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

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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RE08 XNB is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE08 XNB, 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 RE08 XNB registered?

RE08 XNB is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is RE08 XNB safe to buy?

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