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B26 SKY

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,046 mi
Last recorded87,046 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 SKY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 87,046 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 84,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 81,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 79,961 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 76,732 miles

Offside Front wheel rotational scraping noise ? stone ?

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

Pass 10 May 2021 74,019 miles

Nearside Front Fog Light not in holder

Fail 10 May 2021 74,019 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fog Light not in holder

Pass 9 Jun 2020 73,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 70,902 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers slightly liney (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald inner edge and tread uneven on edge = borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 68,795 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear uneven on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing uneven and nearly bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 66,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 62,210 miles

All tyre sidewalls slightly damaged.

Pass 18 May 2015 59,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 55,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sidewalls damaged on all tyres

Pass 24 May 2013 50,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to all tyres outter sidewals

Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,603 miles

outer sidewall damaged on all 4 tyres

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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B26 SKY is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B26 SKY, 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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B26 SKY is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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