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RF58 NJK

2009 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,808 mi
Last recorded91,808 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 NJK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 91,808 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks rear diff area - n/s output seal + pinion seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp at flexi deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 85,682 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 85,682 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 79,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,588 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 76,587 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 74,474 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 74,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 71,472 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,602 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 65,028 miles

failure for bulb fault on display, bulbs all okay

Pass 8 Jan 2018 60,338 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2018 60,338 miles

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 56,395 miles

Rear number plate bowed.

Rear tyres perishing in tread.

Fail 5 Jan 2017 56,393 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear number plate bowed.

Rear tyres perishing in tread.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 50,576 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 45,585 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 40,243 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)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 35,632 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 28,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 28,141 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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RF58 NJK is a 2009 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF58 NJK, 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 RF58 NJK registered?

RF58 NJK is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 16 January 2009.

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