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A15 BPS

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

312,728 mi
Last recorded312,728 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BPS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 312,728 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 305,520 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 304,804 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front dipped beam flickers

Pass 6 Mar 2018 289,348 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 289,338 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 23 Mar 2017 255,027 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 255,027 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 231,096 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 23,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FORWARD CONTROL ARM (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FORWARD CONTROL ARM BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 195,620 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 172,422 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 172,422 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 158,302 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 111,291 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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A15 BPS is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 95,366 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 A15 BPS, 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 17 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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A15 BPS is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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