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BHY 535H

2009 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

229,874 mi
Last recorded229,874 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHY 535H
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 229,874 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 212,375 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 212,375 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2024 198,000 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 192,146 miles

front number plate

Fail 2 Jun 2023 192,140 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front number plate

Pass 31 May 2022 181,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 157,500 miles

Offside rear wheel has had weld repair carried out to rim.

Some surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 26 Nov 2020 157,348 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 157,233 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 152,524 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 139,819 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 125,928 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 115,803 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 109,386 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 87,360 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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BHY 535H is a 2009 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BHY 535H, 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 BHY 535H registered?

BHY 535H is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is BHY 535H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHY 535H shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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