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V3 DNB

2009 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,213 mi
Last recorded85,213 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 DNB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 85,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 85,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 80,074 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 75,134 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 70,224 miles

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

Front both front backing plates corroded

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 65,689 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 56,304 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))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 56,302 miles

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

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 9 Jul 2019 45,771 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 40,391 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 40,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 35,430 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 31,349 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,740 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 25,037 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,390 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,393 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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V3 DNB is a 2009 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V3 DNB, 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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V3 DNB is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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