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YC09 CDN

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

304,393 mi
Last recorded304,393 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 304,393 miles

Headlamp lenses in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Slight play in suspension.

TPMS warning on due to n/as front tyre being low on pressure.

Fail 13 May 2024 304,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lenses in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Slight play in suspension.

TPMS warning on due to n/as front tyre being low on pressure.

Pass 12 May 2023 284,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting and debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 263,211 miles

washer fluid warning on

Fail 11 May 2022 263,211 miles

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

washer fluid warning on

Pass 14 May 2021 241,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs very poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leaks

Fail 12 May 2021 241,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs very poor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front rubber doughnut.recommend replacement (6.1.7 (d) (i))

oil leaks

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 May 2020 218,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

too clean to start smoke check

Fail 16 May 2020 218,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

too clean to start smoke check

Fail 16 May 2020 218,038 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 18 May 2019 203,210 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s rear seat.

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test. OK.

Pass 12 May 2018 186,002 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 186,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror hanger (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 May 2017 170,187 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test

Pass 18 May 2016 154,214 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 154,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 135,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2015 135,356 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 116,110 miles

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test.

Pass 17 May 2013

diff leak

engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2012 66,465 miles

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 CDN is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black 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 CDN, 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 CDN registered?

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

Is YC09 CDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 CDN 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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