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BM53 BOB

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,210 mi
Last recorded146,210 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 BOB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 146,210 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust hangers deteriorated but exhaust secure at time of test

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 146,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust hangers deteriorated but exhaust secure at time of test

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 139,479 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear of exhaust system/hangers heavily corroded but secure at time of test

Pass 16 May 2024 133,178 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 129,187 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 123,716 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2021 116,937 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 113,683 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 106,194 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 96,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 81,263 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 81,263 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,608 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn low on inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 54,075 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,686 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,824 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 29,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 28,399 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,554 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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BM53 BOB is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BM53 BOB, 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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BM53 BOB is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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