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YC09 CDF

2009 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

157,193 mi
Last recorded157,193 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 157,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 151,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 140,767 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 134,208 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 130,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 126,840 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 120,708 miles

Both rear tyres close to limits

Pass 12 Apr 2018 114,195 miles

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Offside front tyre low on inner edge

Offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Oil leak from engine

Slight distortion to offside rear inner wheel rim

Stone chip to windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2017 105,393 miles

Nearside handbrake reading lower than offside

Small Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2016 95,215 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside rear handbrake reading slightly low.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 82,705 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear low.

Front discs slightly lipped and pitted on edges.

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,920 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 61,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 43,866 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 23,116 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn very low on inner edge and has a small cut down to construction.

Fail 14 Dec 2011 23,116 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre worn very low on inner edge and has a small cut down to construction.

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 CDF is a 2009 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CDF, 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 CDF registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC09 CDF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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