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RJ08 EOW

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,566 mi
Last recorded124,566 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 EOW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 124,566 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 124,422 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 118,537 miles

under tray not fully secure

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 108,848 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 101,019 miles

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

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

hand brake has little or no reserve travel

Pass 7 May 2022 89,897 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 76,748 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 7 May 2020 73,823 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,556 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 65,647 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 52,774 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,882 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 45,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 43,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE BALD INNER EDGE N/S/F JACKING POINT MISSING

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F TYRE BALD INNER EDGE N/S/F JACKING POINT MISSING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,753 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,091 miles

unable to see emmisions on smoke test

Fail 22 Apr 2013 36,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

unable to see emmisions on smoke test

Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,320 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,546 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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RJ08 EOW is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ08 EOW, 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 RJ08 EOW registered?

RJ08 EOW is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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