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MT59 BYY

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

195,784 mi
Last recorded195,784 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 BYY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 195,784 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 195,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 158,243 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 158,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2018 118,612 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 102,391 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

UNDER VEHICLE COVERS RESTRICTING VISION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS !!

Fail 13 Jan 2017 102,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured RIM [MARKED YELLOW] (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

UNDER VEHICLE COVERS RESTRICTING VISION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS !!

Pass 21 Jan 2016 90,236 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

child seat fitted to O/S/R & N/S/R

engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 18 Jan 2016 90,165 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose bolt appears to be cross threaded and not fully inserted to hub (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

child seat fitted to O/S/R & N/S/R

engine covers fitted obscuring the view to some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 22 Jan 2015 76,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 75,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,990 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 46,931 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear lights slight flickering when brake and indicators applied

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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MT59 BYY is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MT59 BYY, 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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MT59 BYY is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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