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YD59 UMV

2009 BMW 535

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

182,101 mi
Last recorded182,101 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 UMV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 182,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 180,062 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 177,394 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 169,972 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 164,306 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 151,167 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 3 May 2018 132,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 132,727 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font no british standard kite mark on plate (6.3.4d)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font no british standard kite mark on plate (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 111,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 90,069 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,838 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,883 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,752 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,430 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 23,687 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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YD59 UMV is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YD59 UMV, 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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What year was YD59 UMV registered?

YD59 UMV is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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