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ML58 DZJ

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

137,826 mi
Last recorded137,826 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 DZJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 137,826 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 137,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front main beam out

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 130,121 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 126,846 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 124,003 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 116,025 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2021 110,001 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both side (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 100,698 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 92,498 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 80,745 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 69,706 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,350 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 39,794 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 25,840 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 16,213 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 15,757 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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ML58 DZJ is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 ML58 DZJ, 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 ML58 DZJ registered?

ML58 DZJ is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 20 January 2009.

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