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RJ08 SDU

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

236,316 mi
Last recorded236,316 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 SDU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 236,316 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 232,889 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 220,350 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 200,080 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 192,314 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 192,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 178,659 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 178,657 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On maximum wear depth indictors (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to maximum wear depth indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 169,594 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 169,594 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 143,956 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 122,139 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,419 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 83,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,709 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,549 miles

Plastic under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 13 May 2013 51,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 51,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 36,826 miles

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 26 May 2011 27,908 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 27,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RJ08 SDU is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SDU, 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 RJ08 SDU registered?

RJ08 SDU is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is RJ08 SDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 SDU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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