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J333 AYS

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

193,172 mi
Last recorded193,172 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 AYS
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 193,172 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 182,497 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 182,497 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 173,241 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 163,844 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 157,905 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 151,603 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 141,543 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 129,291 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 May 2017 119,553 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened covering damaged (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 111,185 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 111,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 100,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

couple led bulbs out on high level brake light

rear suspension air bags starting to perish slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2014 81,847 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 64,569 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,163 miles

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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J333 AYS is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J333 AYS, 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 J333 AYS registered?

J333 AYS is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is J333 AYS safe to buy?

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