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SM09 HCK

2009 BMW 535

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,982 mi
Last recorded163,982 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 HCK
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 163,982 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 157,590 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 153,366 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 153,326 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 148,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 142,665 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 135,002 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 135,002 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 130,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot metal surround (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes glue deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 121,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear wishbone bushes (rearmost) bush is deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2018 113,285 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 107,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front steering arms

Pass 14 Apr 2016 97,451 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 89,490 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has a slight cut on inside sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2014 77,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Apr 2014 77,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2013 66,085 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 66,076 miles

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

N/s rear tyre slighty worn on inner tread area

Pass 29 May 2012 52,286 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 52,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

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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SM09 HCK is a 2009 BMW 535 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM09 HCK, 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 SM09 HCK registered?

SM09 HCK is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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