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RE09 OPA

2009 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,675 mi
Last recorded108,675 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 OPA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 108,675 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 106,896 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 105,531 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 104,475 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 97,273 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 90,371 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 90,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 81,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2014 75,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,786 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,615 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 68,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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RE09 OPA is a 2009 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE09 OPA, 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

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What year was RE09 OPA registered?

RE09 OPA is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is RE09 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 OPA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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