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PL09 FYN

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,171 mi
Last recorded127,171 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL09 FYN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 127,171 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 120,967 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 120,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 112,450 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 112,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect foreign material stuck onto lamp lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 108,756 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 104,097 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 95,911 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 88,240 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 5 Apr 2014 70,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 55,028 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)

emissions to clean to give reading

front brake discs slight corosion on edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,339 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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PL09 FYN is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PL09 FYN, 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 PL09 FYN registered?

PL09 FYN is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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