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FY09 XYP

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,707 mi
Last recorded162,707 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 XYP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 162,707 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 158,713 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 156,798 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 149,696 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 136,662 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 136,662 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative Side repeater lamp adrift (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 128,351 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 115,320 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 101,477 miles

Park brake only just met minimum requirements

Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,958 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,104 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,303 miles

smoke test to clean to register

Pass 15 Mar 2014 58,845 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 58,832 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,075 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,022 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 49,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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FY09 XYP is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 94,161 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY09 XYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY09 XYP registered?

FY09 XYP is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2009.

Is FY09 XYP safe to buy?

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