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RO09 UJT

2009 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,562 mi
Last recorded155,562 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 UJT
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 155,562 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 155,562 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 146,986 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 140,948 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 136,858 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 135,567 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 131,417 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails (275 30 19) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2020 131,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails (275 30 19) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 122,213 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 114,547 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 107,623 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,454 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,343 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 87,343 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 77,643 miles

slight oil leaks

squeel from offside rear brake

Fail 27 Mar 2014 77,643 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

slight oil leaks

squeel from offside rear brake

Pass 28 Mar 2013 65,836 miles

front brake pads are worn slightly low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,349 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RO09 UJT is a 2009 BMW 535 in Silver 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 RO09 UJT, 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 RO09 UJT registered?

RO09 UJT is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is RO09 UJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO09 UJT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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