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GY59 XVA

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,021 mi
Last recorded67,021 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 XVA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 67,021 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 63,214 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 60,515 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 58,518 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,638 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 55,057 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 53,898 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 53,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/19 nexen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2018 50,662 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 50,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/19 dunlop runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed dunlop 245/35/19 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2017 46,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,230 miles

Offside Rear inner sidewall cracked and perished slightly..

Pass 28 Oct 2015 39,632 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 36,727 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 36,727 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 34,366 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 29,170 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2012 29,170 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XVA is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue 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 XVA, 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.

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What year was GY59 XVA registered?

GY59 XVA is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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The MOT history for GY59 XVA 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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