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YF59 JLO

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,011 mi
Last recorded169,011 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 JLO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 169,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 161,701 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 150,062 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 146,616 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 140,082 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 133,472 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 124,500 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 119,484 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 107,385 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 107,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,669 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,454 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 79,209 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 64,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chunk out of o/s/f tyre sidewall not to cords or canvas

Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,235 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 46,839 miles

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,839 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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YF59 JLO is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 YF59 JLO, 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 JLO registered?

YF59 JLO is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is YF59 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF59 JLO 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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