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Y11 VAV

2009 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,506 mi
Last recorded147,506 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 VAV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 147,506 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 147,504 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2021 143,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

battery voltage low

brake disc slight corroded both side rear

Pass 25 Oct 2019 141,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and has heavy outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre has heavy outer edge wear

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 132,957 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edge, possible 4Wa issue

Fail 5 Oct 2018 132,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edge, possible 4Wa issue

Pass 27 Sep 2017 114,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 94,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 77,908 miles

covers under car

Fail 22 Sep 2015 77,637 miles

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

covers under car

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 42,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 5 Nov 2012 30,584 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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Y11 VAV is a 2009 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y11 VAV, 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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Y11 VAV is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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