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YK09 OZA

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,056 mi
Last recorded142,056 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 OZA
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 142,056 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 141,825 miles
Pass 12 May 2024 132,199 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 128,294 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 117,435 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 102,912 miles

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2021 102,909 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass dull (3.3 (b) (i))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

tps light on

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side wall's (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 98,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 96,421 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 93,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 90,809 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 86,566 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 80,340 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 70,664 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 51,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,287 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 OZA 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 YK09 OZA, 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 OZA registered?

YK09 OZA is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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