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NPR 217

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

213,797 mi
Last recorded213,797 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPR 217
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 213,797 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 213,795 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 209,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 209,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 203,150 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 203,150 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 193,343 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 175,111 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 161,297 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 161,297 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 154,569 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 135,352 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 26 Mar 2018 116,240 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 103,375 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes plastic coating raised (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 23 Mar 2016 88,839 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,960 miles

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

uneven tread pattern on nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil seepage from torbo boost pipe o/s front of engine area

Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,913 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,695 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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NPR 217 is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NPR 217, 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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NPR 217 is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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