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RK57 NKC

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

206,457 mi
Last recorded206,457 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 NKC
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 206,457 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 148,834 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 207,098 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 112,288 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 112,288 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH SIDE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 98,446 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 88,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 83,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 83,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 70,099 miles

Emissions too clean to record

Fail 15 Jan 2015 70,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions too clean to record

Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low emissions no print available

nearside front jacking point missing

rear registration plate dirty

Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,997 miles

emmission trigger point not met

trims fitted to outersills and under sides

Pass 25 Jan 2011 34,703 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 NKC is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RK57 NKC, 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 NKC registered?

RK57 NKC is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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The MOT history for RK57 NKC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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