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RJ58 HZS

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,439 mi
Last recorded106,439 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 HZS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 106,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 106,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 101,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 97,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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 3 mm worn outer edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 94,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

offside front headlamp slight dim

Pass 4 Sep 2021 90,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 86,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 86,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 82,831 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 78,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,853 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 69,905 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,939 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,566 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 53,697 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,145 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 36,707 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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RJ58 HZS is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RJ58 HZS, 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 RJ58 HZS registered?

RJ58 HZS is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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