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HV09 CVE

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,562 mi
Last recorded111,562 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 CVE
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 111,562 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 102,081 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 90,415 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 79,809 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 74,239 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 69,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 65,170 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 65,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,188 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 60,188 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,902 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,525 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,266 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,823 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,270 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,031 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 24,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage to inner face

Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,206 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage to inner face

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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HV09 CVE is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV09 CVE, 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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HV09 CVE is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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