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LB09 CXU

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

290,501 mi
Last recorded290,501 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 CXU
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 290,501 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 290,501 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 287,950 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 284,548 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 268,825 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 254,053 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 228,381 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 208,546 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 208,546 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 203,960 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 184,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 162,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 140,335 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 118,033 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 94,522 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,348 miles

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

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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LB09 CXU 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 LB09 CXU, 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 LB09 CXU registered?

LB09 CXU is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is LB09 CXU safe to buy?

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