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BG58 MUB

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,191 mi
Last recorded181,191 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 MUB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 181,191 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 177,912 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 174,253 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 174,253 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2023 170,377 miles

All four tyres cracking in tread pattern

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 170,340 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

All four tyres cracking in tread pattern

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 167,969 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack in tread pattern

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 165,465 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 164,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 157,507 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 151,488 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 151,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 143,306 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 130,285 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 114,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen damaged beyond 40mm. but not within drivers view of road

Pass 7 Feb 2014 107,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,324 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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BG58 MUB is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BG58 MUB, 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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BG58 MUB is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 17 February 2009.

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