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MK09 TFX

2009 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,951 mi
Last recorded145,951 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 TFX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 145,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 145,952 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 136,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 136,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 128,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 128,668 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 122,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 109,912 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 95,102 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 82,760 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 82,760 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 75,090 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 66,801 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 66,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 59,800 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,409 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 43,242 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,753 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 33,753 miles

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

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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MK09 TFX is a 2009 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MK09 TFX, 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 MK09 TFX registered?

MK09 TFX is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is MK09 TFX safe to buy?

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