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YC09 BCK

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,954 mi
Last recorded172,954 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 172,954 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 172,949 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 163,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear on inner and outer edge.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 151,867 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 135,095 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 120,193 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 120,190 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))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 111,437 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 103,191 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 103,147 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 92,762 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 86,191 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,472 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,420 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 65,420 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 58,404 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,424 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 36,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 BCK 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 78.9%.

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

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