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RO08 TNL

2008 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,482 mi
Last recorded219,482 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 TNL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 219,482 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 217,582 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 215,493 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 212,158 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 210,810 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 210,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 207,613 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 205,123 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 201,213 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 200,437 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 200,431 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)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 191,097 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 172,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 172,639 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 149,301 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 127,919 miles

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 22 Mar 2013 127,916 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 26 Mar 2012 99,938 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 97,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 69,674 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 69,674 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 TNL is a 2008 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TNL, 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 TNL registered?

RO08 TNL is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is RO08 TNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 TNL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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