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P111 RNL

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,674 mi
Last recorded128,674 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 RNL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 128,674 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 112,755 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 102,545 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 95,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 80,930 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 75,261 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,019 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 65,365 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,045 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Undertrays fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some component

Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,674 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 45,674 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Off side front tyre wearing inner side

Pass 10 Mar 2015 39,631 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 39,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

245/40R18 93Y

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 33,215 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,933 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 26,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rack damp

Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,277 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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P111 RNL is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P111 RNL, 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 P111 RNL registered?

P111 RNL is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is P111 RNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P111 RNL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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