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GU09 YCE

2009 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,076 mi
Last recorded123,076 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 YCE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 123,076 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp not working (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 123,076 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp not working (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 121,135 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 115,998 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 115,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 111,506 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 106,387 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 101,626 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged has a bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 96,922 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 94,254 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,530 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 89,114 miles

advise child seats fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,012 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,717 miles

nearside rear tyre getting close to the legal limit

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,530 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,498 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,320 miles

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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GU09 YCE is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver 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 GU09 YCE, 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 GU09 YCE registered?

GU09 YCE is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is GU09 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 YCE 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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