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HV09 XAF

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,808 mi
Last recorded114,808 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 114,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 225,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside+Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 215,250 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 215,248 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres (winter tyres)

Pass 1 Mar 2018 198,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage due to surface cut in tyre tread, around the entire circumference of the tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' diameter of damage reduced after screen repairs (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 198,789 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides front (8.2.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage due to surface cut in tyre tread, around the entire circumference of the tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 177,285 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2017 177,277 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2016 154,375 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 134,093 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 120,139 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 98,411 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 27 Apr 2012 77,017 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)

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 XAF is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV09 XAF, 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 HV09 XAF registered?

HV09 XAF is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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