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K18 LPJ

2009 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

246,321 mi
Last recorded246,321 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 LPJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 246,321 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2024 242,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 218,641 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 218,641 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 200,500 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 179,354 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 143,436 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 142,713 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge met pass limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 126,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 126,295 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 121,515 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 121,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/20 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2014 114,811 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 114,811 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 99,974 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 72,585 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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K18 LPJ is a 2009 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K18 LPJ, 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 K18 LPJ registered?

K18 LPJ is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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