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MA59 BXY

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,634 mi
Last recorded128,634 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 BXY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 128,634 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 128,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 123,103 miles

Undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Fail 21 Aug 2025 123,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 28 Aug 2024 116,895 miles

Sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Fail 27 Aug 2024 116,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush on front most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush on front most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 22 Aug 2023 111,438 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 106,384 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 100,281 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,600 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 89,905 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 83,322 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,263 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,540 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,999 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,465 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,069 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,734 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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MA59 BXY 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 83.3%.

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 MA59 BXY, 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 MA59 BXY registered?

MA59 BXY is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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