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GV59 EDJ

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,918 mi
Last recorded192,918 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 EDJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 192,918 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 180,774 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 174,777 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 174,777 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 151,993 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 151,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 151,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50R17 (runflat) (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 137,177 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 137,177 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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Pass 4 Nov 2015 118,471 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

oil leak

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 14 Nov 2014 94,944 miles

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

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 69,469 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,297 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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GV59 EDJ is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GV59 EDJ, 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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GV59 EDJ is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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