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RK57 LRV

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,176 mi
Last recorded145,176 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 LRV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 145,176 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 145,148 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 142,646 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 134,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 134,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 124,137 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 124,003 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 108,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed/cut (not deep enough to reach cords)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 83,324 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 69,079 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 49,174 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 37,184 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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RK57 LRV is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK57 LRV, 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 RK57 LRV registered?

RK57 LRV is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is RK57 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK57 LRV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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