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YC59 YWF

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

167,432 mi
Last recorded167,432 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 YWF
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 167,432 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 159,771 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 153,673 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 145,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 125,032 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 125,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 114,895 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 100,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 75,200 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 74,750 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,792 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 51,951 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 41,735 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

offside rear tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Apr 2014 31,924 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,844 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 22,293 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 YWF is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YWF, 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 YWF registered?

YC59 YWF is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is YC59 YWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 YWF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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