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FY59 WCO

2009 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,384 mi
Last recorded108,384 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 WCO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 108,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 102,103 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 95,258 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 90,134 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 90,134 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 83,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 75,265 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 75,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 67,236 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,131 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 57,458 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 25 Apr 2017 54,571 miles

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,518 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,336 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,578 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,896 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,459 miles

Both front tyres, low on edges. Nearside front road wheel, inner rim, damaged/out of shape.

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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FY59 WCO is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FY59 WCO, 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 FY59 WCO registered?

FY59 WCO is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is FY59 WCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 WCO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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