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YC09 CHK

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,616 mi
Last recorded153,616 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 153,616 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 145,720 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 145,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 140,393 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 131,302 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 119,641 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 114,336 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 108,677 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 102,416 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 95,739 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,246 miles

gaydio on the radio station

Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,134 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 68,490 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

Fail 13 May 2014 68,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

nsf tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 10 May 2013 48,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 28,250 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 28,118 miles

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

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)

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

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

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