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RF08 SKE

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,101 mi
Last recorded170,101 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 SKE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 170,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 156,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 149,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 149,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 146,712 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 146,708 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2020 143,272 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 137,978 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 130,390 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 119,526 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,577 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 103,458 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,334 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 83,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2012 70,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 70,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 50,987 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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RF08 SKE is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RF08 SKE, 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 RF08 SKE registered?

RF08 SKE is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is RF08 SKE safe to buy?

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