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YD59 UPY

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,422 mi
Last recorded99,422 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 UPY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 99,422 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 99,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 98,429 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2020 97,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 97,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 96,717 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 94,219 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 93,836 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 92,366 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 89,788 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,621 miles

Offside Rear diff seal seeping oil

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,858 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 88,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

wipers smearing screen

Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre stepped tread

Pass 9 Jul 2014 59,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 44,177 miles

cut in outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Jun 2012 25,210 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 UPY is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YD59 UPY, 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 YD59 UPY registered?

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

Is YD59 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD59 UPY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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