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YF09 KRV

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,648 mi
Last recorded127,648 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 KRV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 127,648 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Wiper arm linkage worn but not affecting visibility through the windscreen

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear upper outer suspension arm ball joint covers leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 127,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear upper outer suspension arm ball joint covers leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 122,626 miles

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

windscreen washer poor in operation

Pass 8 Mar 2021 120,324 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 117,147 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 113,532 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Ball joint rubber has minor grease leak

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

Offside Rear Outer Ball joint rubber has minor grease leak

Fail 25 Jul 2018 113,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Ball joint rubber has minor grease leak

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

Offside Rear Outer Ball joint rubber has minor grease leak

Pass 3 Jul 2017 111,014 miles

Offside Rear Outer rear suspension arm boot - slight nick

Pass 24 Jun 2016 108,327 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 98,706 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 81,986 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 63,189 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 45,412 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,412 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 45,412 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,412 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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YF09 KRV 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 81.3%.

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 YF09 KRV, 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 YF09 KRV registered?

YF09 KRV is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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