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YE09 LYV

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,382 mi
Last recorded167,382 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 LYV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 167,382 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 150,805 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 144,994 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 141,978 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 141,255 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 136,540 miles

O/S REAR SPRING NOT MOUNTED CORRECTLY

Fail 11 Nov 2021 136,540 miles

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

O/S REAR SPRING NOT MOUNTED CORRECTLY

Pass 11 Nov 2020 130,367 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 130,367 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 120,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 111,147 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,110 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 100,110 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2016 78,225 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 78,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,963 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 56,002 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,450 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 35,474 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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YE09 LYV is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YE09 LYV, 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 YE09 LYV registered?

YE09 LYV is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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