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NL09 VYO

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

132,681 mi
Last recorded132,681 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 VYO
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 132,681 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 124,253 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 121,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 115,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight damaged

Offside Front wing damaged

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

bonnet damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2020 102,228 miles

Bonnet damaged

Nearside Front And offside front headlights damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective And offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wing damaged

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 93,304 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 87,228 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,342 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,413 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 52,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small cuts in n/s/r tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear lower control arms front mounts split.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 52,658 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small cuts in n/s/r tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear lower control arms front mounts split.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,214 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 36,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,714 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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NL09 VYO 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 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 NL09 VYO, 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 NL09 VYO registered?

NL09 VYO is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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