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YK09 MLV

2009 BMW 535

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,088 mi
Last recorded143,088 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 MLV
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 143,088 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 143,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 132,340 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 132,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 124,446 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 116,625 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 110,820 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 106,808 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 103,637 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 99,301 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 89,925 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 72,763 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 60,405 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 54,587 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2014 54,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 47,810 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 39,013 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 38,920 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,631 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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YK09 MLV is a 2009 BMW 535 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YK09 MLV, 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 YK09 MLV registered?

YK09 MLV is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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