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RK58 RPX

2008 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

175,286 mi
Last recorded175,286 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 RPX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 175,286 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 171,399 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central heatshield loose

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 171,399 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central heatshield loose

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 170,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 159,396 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 159,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 154,083 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))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

suspension lowering kit fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2022 154,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

suspension lowering kit fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 144,387 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 144,387 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 138,950 miles

Nearside Front wheel has been welded

Nearside Rear wheel has been welded

Offside Front wheel has been welded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 131,367 miles

Nearside front wheel been welded

Nearside rear wheel been welded

Offside front wheel been welded

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 120,717 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 114,098 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

EML on.

Handbrake just giving the required efficiency.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Fail 21 Oct 2017 114,091 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

EML on.

Handbrake just giving the required efficiency.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 104,248 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 94,903 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,517 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,388 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 67,388 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 85,557 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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RK58 RPX is a 2008 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RK58 RPX, 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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RK58 RPX is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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