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YD59 UNE

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,299 mi
Last recorded113,299 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 UNE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 113,299 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 113,290 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 103,389 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 103,389 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 94,706 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 85,175 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 85,175 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 79,767 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 79,767 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 75,663 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,681 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,839 miles

vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2018 61,839 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

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

vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 53,625 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 44,914 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

headlamp beam image deflectors fitted

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly scrubbed

offside front, front suspension arm inner bush slight play

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,027 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 24,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 12,620 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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YD59 UNE is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YD59 UNE, 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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YD59 UNE is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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