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CK59 FKH

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,505 mi
Last recorded118,505 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 FKH
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 118,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement farmost front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement farmost front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 118,423 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement farmost front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement farmost front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 108,442 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 108,436 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 95,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 83,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 80,683 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,426 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 70,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 57,825 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential input shaft seal sweating (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 43,847 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 28,888 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 28,874 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 27,868 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 26,393 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 25,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 23,616 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 23,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CK59 FKH is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK59 FKH, 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 CK59 FKH registered?

CK59 FKH is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is CK59 FKH safe to buy?

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