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OU58 GVN

2009 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

223,091 mi
Last recorded223,091 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 GVN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 223,091 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 135,160 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 135,160 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 209,441 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 126,866 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 126,866 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 122,204 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 122,204 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 118,782 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 116,719 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 116,719 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 109,918 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,275 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 100,275 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 84,980 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 71,516 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 71,455 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,144 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,335 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 42,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,894 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,206 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 32,206 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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OU58 GVN is a 2009 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OU58 GVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU58 GVN?

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What year was OU58 GVN registered?

OU58 GVN is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is OU58 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU58 GVN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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