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AK09 AAY

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,405 mi
Last recorded100,405 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 AAY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 100,405 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 96,624 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2023 92,448 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 89,709 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 84,880 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 84,830 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 80,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,032 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 75,032 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2019 74,146 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 62,183 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,771 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 43,410 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 35,978 miles

nearside and offside front tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls - recommend replacing soon

Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,675 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 16,471 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 15,707 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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AK09 AAY is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AK09 AAY, 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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What year was AK09 AAY registered?

AK09 AAY is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is AK09 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 AAY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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