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YE59 OCN

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,479 mi
Last recorded101,479 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 101,479 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 99,690 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 97,100 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 94,441 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both rear has outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 91,284 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 89,179 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,289 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 82,288 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 74,560 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,020 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 Dec 2015 62,252 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 55,424 miles

No emissions detected at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 39,878 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,335 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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YE59 OCN is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 YE59 OCN, 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 YE59 OCN registered?

YE59 OCN is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is YE59 OCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 OCN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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