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YC09 CEN

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,770 mi
Last recorded170,770 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 CEN
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 170,770 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 169,956 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 161,873 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 161,596 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 160,100 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 158,401 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 154,663 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 150,069 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 145,113 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 141,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer cuts on side wall tyre

Fail 15 May 2017 141,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer cuts on side wall tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2016 134,524 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 121,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 92,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 70,770 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder and 3mm tread depth

Fail 28 May 2012 70,492 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder and 3mm tread depth

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 CEN is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CEN, 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

How do I check the history of YC09 CEN?

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What year was YC09 CEN registered?

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

Is YC09 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 CEN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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