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YC09 AYP

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,228 mi
Last recorded213,228 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 213,228 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2025 210,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit-1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside-slightly debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 206,965 miles

Central Front small chip in screen

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 206,961 miles

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

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

Central Front small chip in screen

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 200,966 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 193,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Jul 2022 193,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Aug 2021 185,346 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 177,026 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM FRONT BUSHES GETTING SOFT

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Jul 2019 167,695 miles

both rear tyres badly worn uneven inner edges

Fail 3 Jul 2019 167,695 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly worn uneven inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2018 156,735 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 156,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 147,947 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 139,492 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 9 Jul 2015 130,763 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 130,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 122,270 miles

both front tyres worn on outer shoulder

some test items hidden by covers and components

wheel alignment check required

Fail 1 Jul 2014 122,270 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn on outer shoulder

some test items hidden by covers and components

wheel alignment check required

Pass 3 Jul 2013 114,719 miles

front discs slight lip

oil leak from turbo pipe area

rear tyres starting to perish

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2012 102,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 AYP is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AYP, 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 AYP registered?

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

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