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YC09 BMZ

2009 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,553 mi
Last recorded171,553 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 BMZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 171,553 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 170,179 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 168,665 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 168,608 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 165,436 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 158,245 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 158,245 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 129,968 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 129,968 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 103,327 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 103,326 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,238 miles

all four tyres worn on edges

rear pads approx60-70% worn

Fail 4 Apr 2017 81,238 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 81,238 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,544 miles

Rear brake pads 80% worn

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 74,543 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 63,848 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 46,823 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges (245/35zr19)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 27,740 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 27,691 miles

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.

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 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.

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