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YC09 AKY

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,853 mi
Last recorded126,853 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 126,853 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 204,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system slightly insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2016 112,504 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of brake and fuel pipes

Pass 23 Nov 2015 103,169 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 103,168 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 94,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 94,312 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 86,193 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 86,193 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2013 64,140 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 49,834 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sideewall damaged

offside front tyre has tear along edge of inner sidewall advise replacement

Fail 31 May 2012 49,830 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 rear tyre outer sideewall damaged

offside front tyre has tear along edge of inner sidewall advise replacement

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 AKY is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AKY, 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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What year was YC09 AKY registered?

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

Is YC09 AKY safe to buy?

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