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YH59 DDL

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,788 mi
Last recorded138,788 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DDL
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2025 138,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush worn but not excessively

Pass 14 Jan 2023 125,384 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 124,069 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 104,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 87,092 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 80,043 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 73,458 miles

hand brake just met pass requirements

Pass 15 Feb 2017 104,587 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2016 55,679 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 49,232 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 49,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,724 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 47,724 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,386 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 26,672 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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YH59 DDL is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YH59 DDL, 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 YH59 DDL registered?

YH59 DDL is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is YH59 DDL safe to buy?

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