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R60 RAJ

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,032 mi
Last recorded30,032 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 RAJ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 30,032 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 29,929 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 28,770 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 27,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Multiple air fresheners

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has cut in tread recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

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Pass 5 Sep 2023 27,562 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 8 Aug 2022 26,706 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 26,268 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 25,794 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 25,793 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 25,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inside of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 24,950 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 23,677 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 22,517 miles

front tyres worn perished

Pass 29 Jun 2015 20,171 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 18,005 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 15,501 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to sidewall nearside front

damage to sidewall nearside rear

damage to sidewall offside front

damage to sidewall offside rear

Pass 25 Apr 2012 13,071 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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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R60 RAJ is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R60 RAJ, 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 R60 RAJ?

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What year was R60 RAJ registered?

R60 RAJ is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is R60 RAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R60 RAJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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