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YD59 KXB

2009 BMW 535

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,640 mi
Last recorded140,640 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 KXB
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 140,640 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2026 140,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 129,949 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 118,488 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 106,785 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 106,785 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 99,545 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2022 99,537 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 90,899 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2020 85,393 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 78,354 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 74,684 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 67,709 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 67,708 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 61,839 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 56,068 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,505 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 48,504 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 37,642 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 37,642 miles

Nearside 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 ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

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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YD59 KXB is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YD59 KXB, 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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YD59 KXB is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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