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DU09 EFZ

2009 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

113,324 mi
Last recorded113,324 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 EFZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 113,324 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O.S.R brake discs corroded outer face not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 106,841 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on raised edge no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boots deteriorating no splits evident (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on outside raised edge; underlying rubber showing, no exposed cords evident (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated uppers dust covers deteriorating no splits evident (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 105,764 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 105,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 102,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 99,110 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2018 88,783 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 81,700 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 73,477 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 66,533 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 60,388 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,375 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,803 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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DU09 EFZ is a 2009 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DU09 EFZ, 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 DU09 EFZ registered?

DU09 EFZ is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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