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YF59 BKZ

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,823 mi
Last recorded169,823 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 BKZ
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 169,823 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 165,191 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil present on engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 165,054 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Device holder in middle of front screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut showing cords inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil present on engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has three cuts, depth unclear, debris inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 150,014 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test DEVICE HOLDER REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVER'S VIEW AHEAD ()

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN TO LIMIT AND HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH REAR OUTER CV BOOTS LEAKING GREASE. NOT EXCESSIVELY, NO OBVIOUS SIGNS OF HOLES OR DAMAGE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 150,014 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test DEVICE HOLDER REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVER'S VIEW AHEAD ()

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective NEARSIDE PRIMARY CATCH INOPERATIVE. ONE OF TWO (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN TO LIMIT AND HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH REAR OUTER CV BOOTS LEAKING GREASE. NOT EXCESSIVELY, NO OBVIOUS SIGNS OF HOLES OR DAMAGE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 135,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated GREASE LEAKING OUT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated GREASE LEAKING OUT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 133,480 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive OIL PRESENT ON REAR DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING GREASE (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 124,760 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 117,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 8 Dec 2018 103,699 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Nov 2017 92,766 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 91,122 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 81,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 66,673 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 65,312 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

offside front inner bead rim distorted.

small stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 38,528 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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YF59 BKZ is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YF59 BKZ, 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 YF59 BKZ registered?

YF59 BKZ is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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