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WR09 CHV

2009 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

199,583 mi
Last recorded199,583 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 CHV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 199,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2026 199,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 195,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 191,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 185,938 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 174,534 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 174,534 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 164,750 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 157,238 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 May 2019 149,440 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Pass 3 May 2018 137,702 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 128,375 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Pass 6 May 2016 111,819 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 96,683 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 77,634 miles

N/S/F Fog light unit missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 61,083 miles

o/s/rear tyre badly worn on inside edge

some small chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,425 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Apr 2012 49,425 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

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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WR09 CHV 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 WR09 CHV, 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 WR09 CHV registered?

WR09 CHV is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is WR09 CHV safe to buy?

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