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YG09 XSB

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,922 mi
Last recorded179,922 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 XSB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 179,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 164,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 153,110 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 141,397 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 132,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 119,406 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 109,051 miles

245/35r19

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 May 2019 109,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks on inner side wall cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

245/35r19

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2018 101,736 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 85,801 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 64,756 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 64,756 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 42,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 32,794 miles

both front tyres perishing in tread pattern

Fail 21 May 2013 28,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 28,189 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 22,710 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 22,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XSB 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 YG09 XSB, 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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What year was YG09 XSB registered?

YG09 XSB is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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