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HY09 NGO

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,290 mi
Last recorded189,290 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 NGO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 189,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 178,588 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 178,583 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 168,813 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 161,770 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 161,675 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 144,398 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 144,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 125,739 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 83,399 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 65,871 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,045 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 50,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 44,835 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 30 Jul 2013 44,764 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,803 miles

front wheel rims dented

offside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

Fail 9 Jul 2012 32,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front wheel rims dented

offside rear tyre nearly on wear bars

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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HY09 NGO is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HY09 NGO, 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 HY09 NGO registered?

HY09 NGO is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is HY09 NGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY09 NGO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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