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LN59 RVL

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

187,658 mi
Last recorded187,658 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN59 RVL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 187,658 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 182,217 miles

front tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2024 175,984 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 170,702 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 167,196 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 158,446 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 158,440 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 146,332 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 140,051 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 124,620 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 102,819 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing more center

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 102,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing more center

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 91,131 miles

rear centre seat belt stalk catch sticky

Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,324 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,011 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,970 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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LN59 RVL is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LN59 RVL, 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 LN59 RVL registered?

LN59 RVL is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is LN59 RVL safe to buy?

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