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LX09 RKZ

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,061 mi
Last recorded122,061 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 RKZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 122,061 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 114,618 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 101,770 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 91,807 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 90,066 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 84,942 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,161 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 76,723 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,134 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 72,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 68,509 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 5 May 2016 68,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,133 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,657 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 51,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,400 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 41,400 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,636 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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LX09 RKZ is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LX09 RKZ, 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 LX09 RKZ registered?

LX09 RKZ is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is LX09 RKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX09 RKZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX09 RKZ have outstanding finance?

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