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E5 WGN

2009 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,981 mi
Last recorded90,981 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 WGN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 90,981 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 85,679 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 80,751 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,903 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 73,612 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 71,509 miles

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 15 Aug 2019 67,299 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,632 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,076 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,505 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 46,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has lots of cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 46,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has lots of cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 42,220 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,220 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,838 miles

front brake pads apear to be low

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,493 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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E5 WGN is a 2009 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 E5 WGN, 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 E5 WGN registered?

E5 WGN is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is E5 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 WGN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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