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LF59 YXP

2009 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,225 mi
Last recorded108,225 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF59 YXP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 108,225 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 108,225 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 108,060 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 108,060 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 108,059 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 108,052 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 25 Apr 2023 107,939 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 107,657 miles

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 14 Dec 2020 105,886 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 105,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 105,227 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2018 99,535 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 99,535 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2017 87,468 miles

presenter adviced

Fail 16 Dec 2017 87,457 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

presenter adviced

Pass 9 Dec 2016 72,457 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 72,457 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 59,387 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 45,271 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 31,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,950 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

some cuts in front tyres+some damage to sidewalls

Pass 10 Sep 2012 20,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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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LF59 YXP is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LF59 YXP, 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 LF59 YXP registered?

LF59 YXP is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 2009.

Is LF59 YXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF59 YXP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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