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FL59 WLP

2009 BMW 535

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

178,441 mi
Last recorded178,441 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 WLP
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 178,441 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 164,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 159,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 159,105 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 158,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 156,332 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 151,500 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 151,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 144,174 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 138,424 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint Both side of vehicle 'rear' joints have lift (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 129,278 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 121,977 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 112,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2013 90,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 71,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FL59 WLP is a 2009 BMW 535 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FL59 WLP, 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 FL59 WLP registered?

FL59 WLP is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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