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YD09 WRL

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,743 mi
Last recorded156,743 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 WRL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 156,743 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 150,897 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 145,988 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 140,329 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 135,276 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 135,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 130,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 120,535 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 103,676 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Difficult to operate (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 103,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Heavy wear inner edge cut and cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Difficult to operate (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 87,440 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 74,270 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 73,872 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 54,916 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 48,948 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no smoke detected

Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,272 miles

all discs poor

Fail 6 Mar 2013 32,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,288 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,471 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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YD09 WRL is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YD09 WRL, 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 YD09 WRL registered?

YD09 WRL is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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