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YC59 USN

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,975 mi
Last recorded126,975 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 USN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 126,975 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 122,205 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 117,868 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 112,288 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 108,632 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,231 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted some items not visible for testing.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 107,228 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine cover and under trays fitted some items not visible for testing.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 103,165 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 99,675 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 94,606 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 83,555 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,164 miles

offside front brake disc starting to corrode on inner surface

offside rear inner brake pad wearing close to warning wire

Fail 22 Jan 2015 81,164 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

245/35/19/93y dunlop run flat

offside front brake disc starting to corrode on inner surface

offside rear inner brake pad wearing close to warning wire

very strong advisory that the offside front tyre is wearing badly on inner edge(advise replacement)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 66,786 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 66,783 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn severely on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 51,674 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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YC59 USN is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC59 USN, 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 YC59 USN registered?

YC59 USN is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 28 October 2009.

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