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RO08 EVX

2008 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

263,289 mi
Last recorded263,289 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 EVX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 263,289 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Fail 6 Apr 2017 263,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 13 May 2016 242,452 miles

Front tyres have kerb damage on outer sidewall

Front tyres worn on both edges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2016 242,452 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front tyres have kerb damage on outer sidewall

Front tyres worn on both edges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2015 222,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres have cuts in outer sidewall from kerbing

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 222,358 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres have cuts in outer sidewall from kerbing

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 204,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing very slightly on inner edge

rear discs slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2013 167,030 miles

front registration plate cracked

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2013 167,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front registration plate cracked

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 12 Mar 2012 129,681 miles

N/s/f and n/s/r road wheels slightly buckled on inside bead

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 129,681 miles

N/s/f and n/s/r road wheels slightly buckled on inside bead

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 93,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 93,217 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 91,825 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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RO08 EVX is a 2008 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RO08 EVX, 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 RO08 EVX registered?

RO08 EVX is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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