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LV59 YLW

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,840 mi
Last recorded83,840 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 YLW
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 83,840 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 83,831 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 79,834 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 74,076 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 70,710 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 67,105 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 59,454 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 52,551 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 46,064 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 39,505 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs worn

Fail 28 Nov 2016 39,440 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2015 32,765 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 26,692 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 26,619 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 20,381 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 15,036 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in tread

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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LV59 YLW is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LV59 YLW, 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 LV59 YLW registered?

LV59 YLW is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is LV59 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV59 YLW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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