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HJ09 LUR

2009 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

277,771 mi
Last recorded277,771 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 LUR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 277,771 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 275,099 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 273,454 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 269,374 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 269,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted FOULING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 247,157 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 230,997 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 208,704 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 208,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 197,192 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 171,998 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 142,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 142,579 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 114,613 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,877 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,268 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 83,268 miles

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

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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HJ09 LUR is a 2009 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 HJ09 LUR, 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 HJ09 LUR registered?

HJ09 LUR is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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