MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,553 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
all four tyres worn on edges
rear pads approx60-70% worn
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no output (8.2.3)
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges(bald inner) 2453519 89y
Nearside Rear 4mm wearing edges
Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm wearing edges 2753019 96y (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 60-70% worn (3.5.1g)
vehicle fitted with engine and under-body covers not allowing full inspection
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no output (8.2.3)
Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges(bald inner) 2453519 89y
Nearside Rear 4mm wearing edges
Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm wearing edges 2753019 96y (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 60-70% worn (3.5.1g)
vehicle fitted with engine and under-body covers not allowing full inspection
Rear brake pads 80% worn
Under trays fitted
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake pads 80% worn
Under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge 245/35/19
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges (245/35zr19)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Slight oil leak from rear diff
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 535?
Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.
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YC09 BMZ is a 2009 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 BMZ, 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 BMZ registered?
YC09 BMZ is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 18 May 2009.
Is YC09 BMZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC09 BMZ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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