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YC09 BKA

2009 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

198,157 mi
Last recorded198,157 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 BKA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 198,157 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 185,844 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 177,239 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 167,932 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 154,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm )(Near fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 140,015 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 124,875 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 113,959 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 108,277 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 101,018 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 87,372 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 87,308 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,735 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 72,734 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,937 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,939 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 32,301 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 32,301 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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 BKA is a 2009 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BKA, 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 BKA registered?

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

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