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MV09 YMD

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,455 mi
Last recorded216,455 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 YMD
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 216,455 miles

Both Rear trailing arm bushes worn have slight play

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

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

Oil leak minor

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 216,393 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 206,227 miles

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

undersheilds not alowing full inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2020 206,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

undersheilds not alowing full inspection

Pass 17 Oct 2019 201,935 miles

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

undersheilds

Pass 16 Oct 2018 179,860 miles

undersheild not allowing full inspection n/s/f/ tyre edge on wall ripped

Fail 15 Oct 2018 179,860 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

undersheild not allowing full inspection n/s/f/ tyre edge on wall ripped

Pass 27 Sep 2017 156,300 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 156,300 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 137,439 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 137,439 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 119,646 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 108,351 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 99,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 99,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,062 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MV09 YMD is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MV09 YMD, 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 MV09 YMD registered?

MV09 YMD is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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