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YC59 VNZ

2009 BMW 535

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,048 mi
Last recorded136,048 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 VNZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 136,048 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 129,998 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 115,478 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 108,127 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 87,931 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 72,048 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 66,509 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,818 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 62,682 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 62,648 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 56,962 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel slight high parking brake (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 51,765 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,236 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 39,635 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 39,635 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 33,798 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 33,798 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)

245/40 R18 93Y MICHELIN PILOT SPORT ZP (RSC)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 27,886 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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YC59 VNZ is a 2009 BMW 535 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YC59 VNZ, 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

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What year was YC59 VNZ registered?

YC59 VNZ is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is YC59 VNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 VNZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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