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R22 JDK

2009 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,668 mi
Last recorded158,668 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 JDK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 158,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 158,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in center of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 152,274 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 143,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 131,873 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 117,126 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 112,402 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,988 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 92,037 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 92,037 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 79,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake may require attention (3.7.B.6b)

engine covers fitted & under trays front to rear , not allowing full inspection

plastic sill covers fitted as std ,not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2016 69,209 miles

Advise engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Centre Rear Advise oil leak rear diff seal,

Nearside Rear Advise park brake near side may require attention park brake performance low,

Fail 17 Sep 2016 69,209 miles

Advise engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Centre Rear Advise oil leak rear diff seal,

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

Nearside Rear Advise park brake near side may require attention park brake performance low,

Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,551 miles

Nearside Front advise abnormal wear on inside of tyre,

Nearside Front advise cut to inner side wall of tyre but no cords exposed,

Fail 6 Oct 2015 58,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front advise abnormal wear on inside of tyre,

Nearside Front advise cut to inner side wall of tyre but no cords exposed,

Pass 27 May 2014 42,938 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing thin

Pass 21 May 2013 32,415 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 22,309 miles

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

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

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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R22 JDK is a 2009 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R22 JDK, 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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R22 JDK is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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