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YG09 XGY

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,438 mi
Last recorded169,438 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 XGY
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 169,438 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2026 169,340 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 155,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 155,384 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 142,826 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 135,765 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 135,728 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 129,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 123,719 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 123,706 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 118,887 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 106,296 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 93,378 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 93,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 79,981 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall has small cuts

Offside Front tyre outer side wall has small cut

Oil leak around engine area ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,147 miles

child seat fitted

cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 35,493 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,493 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 28,286 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,025 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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YG09 XGY is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG09 XGY, 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 YG09 XGY registered?

YG09 XGY is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 7 May 2009.

Is YG09 XGY safe to buy?

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