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YC58 OAL

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,989 mi
Last recorded148,989 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 OAL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 148,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windowscreen washer fluid low

Pass 24 Apr 2024 135,362 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 135,362 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 123,286 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 117,674 miles

Front & rear brake discs rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2021 117,674 miles

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

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

Front & rear brake discs rusty

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 110,853 miles

A/C not working

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 96,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 0.8mm from wear limit at centre

Offside Front Tyre 1.2mm from wear limit at centre

Offside Front Tyre valve perished & cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2018 88,028 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 76,776 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 72,752 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 66,060 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 58,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 45,996 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 34,305 miles

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

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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YC58 OAL is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YC58 OAL, 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 YC58 OAL?

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What year was YC58 OAL registered?

YC58 OAL is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 22 January 2009.

Is YC58 OAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 OAL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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