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YH09 ZYE

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

121,684 mi
Last recorded121,684 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 ZYE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 121,684 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 120,337 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 117,910 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 115,598 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 112,525 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 109,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 105,214 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 101,258 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 96,557 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 88,716 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 76,465 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has slit on outter sidewall but not deep enouf to reach cords.

Pass 13 May 2014 64,448 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 64,448 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 56,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2013 56,048 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on egdes

Pass 17 May 2012 46,449 miles

Spare tyre defective

smoke test will not register

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,592 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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YH09 ZYE is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver 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 YH09 ZYE, 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 YH09 ZYE registered?

YH09 ZYE is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is YH09 ZYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 ZYE 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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