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YC09 BVO

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

135,044 mi
Last recorded135,044 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 135,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 129,884 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 125,559 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 110,372 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 95,583 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 81,056 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,409 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 70,069 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

o/s and n/s front tyres have side wall damage

Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,869 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2017 50,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has chunk missing from side wall but no visible cords

Pass 23 Dec 2015 39,281 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 28,254 miles

Both front tyres have side wall damage

Nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 21,236 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 13,473 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 13,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 BVO is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC09 BVO registered?

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

Is YC09 BVO safe to buy?

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