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2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,365 mi
Last recorded177,365 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 NBA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 177,365 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 177,365 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 168,559 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working upper brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 159,504 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall has signs of slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 152,861 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 146,017 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 142,969 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 18 Aug 2020 142,797 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high light flashing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Aug 2019 129,693 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 124,268 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Both rear tyres are getting low of tread

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 16 Nov 2017 108,447 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2016 85,438 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on edges.

Chips in windscreen.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s door mirror glass in poor condition.

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 85,437 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on edges.

Chips in windscreen.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

N/s door mirror glass in poor condition.

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 17 Nov 2015 71,534 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 58,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,673 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE59 NBA 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 77.8%.

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 YE59 NBA, 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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YE59 NBA is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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