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REE 2J

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

162,589 mi
Last recorded162,589 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREE 2J
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 162,589 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSR and OSR tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 158,428 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 147,017 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 139,649 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 132,181 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 122,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 115,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 101,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 85,366 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,844 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 51,642 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,558 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 35,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres well worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2013 35,879 miles

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

both rear tyres well worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,651 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 17,369 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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REE 2J is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 REE 2J, 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 REE 2J registered?

REE 2J is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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