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YC09 ABZ

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

209,977 mi
Last recorded209,977 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 ABZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 209,977 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 200,643 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 189,639 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 177,842 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 160,913 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 145,619 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 129,400 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 105,286 miles

emissions too clean to get a reading

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,950 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges & cracking up

Fail 1 Oct 2014 84,948 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges & cracking up

Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,282 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 74,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,405 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 66,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YC09 ABZ is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YC09 ABZ, 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 YC09 ABZ registered?

YC09 ABZ is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is YC09 ABZ safe to buy?

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