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GY59 CHF

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,929 mi
Last recorded27,929 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 CHF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 27,929 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 26,251 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 25,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily splitting on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 24,799 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 23,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 22,645 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 21,919 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 21,919 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 20,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 20,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 19,317 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 18,383 miles

Engine oil level high

Fail 12 Sep 2015 18,383 miles

Engine oil level high

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre cut on side wall but no cords showing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 15,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Sep 2013 15,643 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 13,448 miles

minor cut to N/S/F tyre sidewall

Fail 22 Sep 2012 13,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

minor cut to N/S/F tyre sidewall

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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GY59 CHF is a 2009 BMW 530 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 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 94,161 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 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY59 CHF, 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 GY59 CHF registered?

GY59 CHF is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is GY59 CHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY59 CHF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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