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YC09 AHF

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

230,705 mi
Last recorded230,705 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 230,705 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 217,116 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 217,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald across tread pattern and cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 204,942 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2023 194,342 miles

covers fitted to under side of vehicle from front to rear

Pass 1 Aug 2022 183,103 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 170,342 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 154,763 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 146,463 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 135,147 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 120,603 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 120,603 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 108,752 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 93,585 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,208 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 78,668 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,241 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,431 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 28,229 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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YC09 AHF is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YC09 AHF, 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 AHF registered?

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

Is YC09 AHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 AHF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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