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YC59 VMY

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,485 mi
Last recorded141,485 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 VMY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 141,485 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 139,651 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 137,567 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 133,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 130,005 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 127,185 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 125,514 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 118,920 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 109,953 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 101,385 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 101,276 miles

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to cords.....Dunlop SP Sport 01 DSST rft. 245/35 R19 93Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,125 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,655 miles

n/s/r tyre worn heavily on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2013 71,884 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,286 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 54,906 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread bald on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new

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 VMY is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VMY, 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 VMY registered?

YC59 VMY is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is YC59 VMY safe to buy?

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