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YF59 AEG

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

241,922 mi
Last recorded241,922 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 AEG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 241,922 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 241,885 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 230,136 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts nsr stepped/worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear subframe bushes worn

Fail 17 Dec 2024 229,668 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts nsr stepped/worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 6 Dec 2023 216,525 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 216,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning low beam and Hight beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 205,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water behind lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 205,317 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water behind lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 192,065 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 180,365 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 145,800 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 145,798 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))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rears wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 134,225 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 120,060 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Feb 2016 104,929 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 104,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated starting to fray (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front brake back plate damaged and rubbing on disc

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 13 Jan 2015 88,099 miles

oil leaks on engine

Pass 23 Dec 2013 68,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,865 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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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YF59 AEG 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 68.4%.

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 YF59 AEG, 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 YF59 AEG registered?

YF59 AEG is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is YF59 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF59 AEG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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