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YG09 XJJ

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,828 mi
Last recorded181,828 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 XJJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 181,828 miles

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

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

slight wear prop shaft centre bearing possible vibration on power take up ?

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Sep 2024 174,789 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges ? requires tracking check

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 31 Aug 2024 174,756 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges ? requires tracking check

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Sep 2023 166,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension arm front bushes worn

nail in nsr tyre

off side front steering rack has slight wear

Pass 5 Sep 2022 148,458 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 148,209 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 137,357 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 130,606 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 118,926 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 106,078 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 95,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bold inner edge

Offside Front Tyre bold inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,828 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 79,572 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,151 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,913 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 43,729 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 43,729 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YG09 XJJ is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YG09 XJJ, 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 YG09 XJJ registered?

YG09 XJJ is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is YG09 XJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 XJJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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