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D7 RUK

2009 BMW 535

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,180 mi
Last recorded88,180 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 RUK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 88,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides - Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule & Metal Pipe Section Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule & Metal Pipe Section Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 80,851 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 72,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil JUST PASSED. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 64,558 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 55,427 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 51,708 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 48,865 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking in rubber (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 48,864 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess cracking in rubber (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 44,179 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,012 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 34,479 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 29,441 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 23,029 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 23,029 miles

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

Due to there raised shoulder design both front tyres have passed the minimum requirement for MOT but in my opinion are in need of immediate replacement.

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 19,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 15,016 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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D7 RUK is a 2009 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol 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 D7 RUK, 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 D7 RUK registered?

D7 RUK is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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