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YC09 UDE

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,201 mi
Last recorded186,201 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 186,201 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 25 May 2026 186,201 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 11 Mar 2025 180,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess worn cords showing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess worn bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear drive shaft casings weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 180,504 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Worn and damaged cords showing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess worn bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides casing cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 180,454 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))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch damaged sticking out (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall Uniroyal 245/40/18 97Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Worn and damaged cords showing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess worn bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides casing cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 171,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure back plate loose (1.1.19 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 171,947 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended plastic button on belt to stop belt clip incorrectly positioned (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure back plate loose (1.1.19 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 161,247 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 161,238 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 150,929 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 146,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 142,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2020 142,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2019 133,287 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2018 120,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 114,231 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 114,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 108,104 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 108,104 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2015 95,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,798 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 52,399 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,230 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 UDE is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UDE, 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 UDE is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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