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YC09 CGK

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

230,211 mi
Last recorded230,211 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 230,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 207,642 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 179,549 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 179,307 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 153,619 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.7 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 136,726 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 136,664 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 109,333 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 109,333 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 98,219 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 85,721 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 74,222 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 73,228 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 66,913 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,666 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,994 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 34,697 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 CGK is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CGK, 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 CGK registered?

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

Is YC09 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 CGK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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