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YK09 RUR

2009 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

202,157 mi
Last recorded202,157 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 RUR
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 202,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 191,678 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 191,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 182,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 168,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 160,341 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 158,572 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable rubbing on driveshaft (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 158,572 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable rubbing on driveshaft (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 154,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 147,814 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 147,813 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2018 133,322 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 111,843 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,585 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts to sidewall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (3.5.1i)

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s & o/s front wipers slightly worn

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,051 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,692 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 56,142 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 34,519 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 34,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 RUR is a 2009 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YK09 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

YK09 RUR is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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