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BF09 XAP

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

295,964 mi
Last recorded295,964 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 XAP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 295,964 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 287,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 279,345 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 270,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 261,727 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 249,892 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 241,259 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 228,981 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 212,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 195,340 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 195,340 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 164,822 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 128,937 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 128,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 123,300 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission to clean

Pass 12 Mar 2013 100,847 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,351 miles

travel on handbrake

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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BF09 XAP is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BF09 XAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF09 XAP registered?

BF09 XAP is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is BF09 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF09 XAP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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