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YD59 UOS

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,093 mi
Last recorded148,093 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 148,093 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 148,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 141,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe, both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 141,210 miles

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Road wheel fractured both rear wheels (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe, both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 124,367 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 124,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 113,739 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 113,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40/19 hrt (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 103,890 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 95,794 miles

engine covers / under trays and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect all components

Fail 11 Feb 2020 95,794 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine covers / under trays and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect all components

Pass 29 Nov 2018 84,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 75,629 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 65,048 miles

Advise both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 4 Jan 2016 52,540 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 41,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner shoulder wear evident both rear tyres

shoulder wear evident nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,839 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 20,585 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres are bald on inner edges

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 UOS is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UOS, 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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What year was YD59 UOS registered?

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

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