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ML09 YPU

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

221,116 mi
Last recorded221,116 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 YPU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 221,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 221,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 205,956 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 205,956 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 197,214 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 197,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 187,792 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 187,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 177,548 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 169,357 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 169,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 158,893 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

nsf tyre low tread

Fail 11 Jun 2018 158,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2017 149,346 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 132,652 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Jun 2016 132,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/30/19 (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2015 115,828 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 97,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all alloy wheels scuffed and marked

Fail 13 Jun 2014 97,430 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 75,685 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 8 May 2012 50,075 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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ML09 YPU is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ML09 YPU, 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 ML09 YPU registered?

ML09 YPU is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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