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EF58 AHG

2009 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,481 mi
Last recorded127,481 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF58 AHG
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 127,481 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

back box exhaust hanger broken- still supported by other hangers

Fail 1 Oct 2025 127,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

back box exhaust hanger broken- still supported by other hangers

Pass 19 Sep 2024 116,320 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside - Inner edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 116,319 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside - Inner edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 103,762 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in offside front windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2023 103,759 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge of treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in offside front windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of treaded section - BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 94,574 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2021 93,171 miles

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 8 Oct 2021 93,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut down to cord. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked to identify it. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 88,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 74,953 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 64,727 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 64,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 53,543 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2016 43,638 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 43,638 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tread edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 36,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 May 2015 36,786 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2014 30,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,292 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 25,292 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 25,229 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 25,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2011 20,748 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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EF58 AHG is a 2009 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF58 AHG, 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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EF58 AHG is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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