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LC09 FSV

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,851 mi
Last recorded194,851 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 FSV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 194,851 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2025 194,848 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor arm snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 187,045 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 187,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge close to exposing the chords. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 178,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 178,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 171,204 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 163,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge customer advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog light missing

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

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

Offside Front fog light insecure

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust banging on rear axle

Pass 15 Oct 2020 156,585 miles

Exhaust banging on rear axle

Nearside Front fog light missing

Offside Front fog light insecure

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 156,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust banging on rear axle

Nearside Front fog light missing

Offside Front fog light insecure

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 143,533 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 134,523 miles

Front bumper bar damaged but no sharp edges exposed or insecure at time of test

Nearside Front fog light unit missing at time of test

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Fail 3 Apr 2018 134,523 miles

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

Front bumper bar damaged but no sharp edges exposed or insecure at time of test

Nearside Front fog light unit missing at time of test

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

undertrays fitted and obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2017 123,705 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 123,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm close to exposing chords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 115,883 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 103,825 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 103,825 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2014 97,556 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,708 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LC09 FSV is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC09 FSV, 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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LC09 FSV is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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