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FY09 EPD

2009 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

199,360 mi
Last recorded199,360 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 EPD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 199,360 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 188,731 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 179,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 168,204 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 160,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 150,364 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 138,834 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 126,389 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 113,596 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 113,596 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 100,920 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,031 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2014 77,011 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,160 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FY09 EPD is a 2009 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FY09 EPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY09 EPD registered?

FY09 EPD is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is FY09 EPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 EPD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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