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YC09 AHA

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

171,008 mi
Last recorded171,008 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 AHA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 171,008 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2024 168,237 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside lower sideskirts slightly loose

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2024 168,166 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside lower sideskirts slightly loose

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 12 Oct 2023 159,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

handbrake only made minimum effort

Fail 3 Oct 2023 159,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

handbrake only made minimum effort

Pass 24 Aug 2022 151,532 miles

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

Rear Coil spring worn Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 144,958 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt off side and near side rear ()

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres have slight inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 144,958 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt off side and near side rear ()

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted obscuring view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres have slight inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 137,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where not in full contact with brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front jacking point block missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where not in full contact with brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low but restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

noise from rear of engine/gearbox area

Fail 15 Sep 2020 137,619 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where not in full contact with brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front jacking point block missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where not in full contact with brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low but restricted view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

noise from rear of engine/gearbox area

Pass 10 Sep 2019 125,650 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tear on outer wall.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre tear on outer wall.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2018 113,774 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 101,843 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 90,285 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,759 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 81,725 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,146 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 74,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2014 70,061 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 69,861 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 51,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2012 32,097 miles

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

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 AHA is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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