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BN59 PDZ

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,077 mi
Last recorded202,077 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 PDZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 202,077 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 198,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 188,860 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 177,718 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 175,134 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 163,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 156,813 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 144,878 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 142,790 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 138,548 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 131,285 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 122,344 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 122,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 114,739 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 107,712 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 107,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 96,460 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 96,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BN59 PDZ 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 BN59 PDZ, 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

How do I check the history of BN59 PDZ?

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What year was BN59 PDZ registered?

BN59 PDZ is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is BN59 PDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 PDZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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