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LJ58 VCF

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,387 mi
Last recorded134,387 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 VCF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 134,387 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 134,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 125,373 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 116,594 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 106,983 miles

Centre brake light leds performance under 50%

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 98,489 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 87,216 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1\2 high level not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,003 miles

Central BRAKE LIGHT FAULTY SEGMENTS

ENG OIL LEAK

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

WIPER BLADES NOISEY

Fail 29 Dec 2017 80,991 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' CRACKED DOWN (8.3.1d)

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front WIPER NOISY

OIL LEAK ON TRAY

Offside Rear TYRE WORN INNER EDGE 245/40/18Y

Pass 17 Dec 2016 70,258 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 70,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 64,065 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2015 53,700 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 53,700 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 41,871 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 31,943 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 31,943 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 24,328 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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LJ58 VCF is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LJ58 VCF, 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 LJ58 VCF registered?

LJ58 VCF is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 5 January 2009.

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