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YK59 MPX

2009 BMW 535

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,318 mi
Last recorded171,318 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53595,366 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 MPX
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 171,318 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 154,634 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 138,481 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 119,797 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 119,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 105,389 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 98,665 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 91,137 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 86,320 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 80,905 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 80,885 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 74,791 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 74,791 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 67,066 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 57,649 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,467 miles

washer jets hitting screen but getting weak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,208 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 34,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YK59 MPX is a 2009 BMW 535 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK59 MPX, 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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YK59 MPX is a 2009 BMW 535, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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