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YH59 CSO

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

217,115 mi
Last recorded217,115 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 CSO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 217,115 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 206,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 194,303 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Pass 12 Dec 2023 186,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Fail 12 Dec 2023 186,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Pass 9 Dec 2022 178,663 miles

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

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

oil level on min

rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2021 165,246 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 165,246 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 155,270 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to wear bars.

Fail 7 Dec 2020 155,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing close to wear bars.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 140,465 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 130,347 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 113,633 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 95,199 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 95,199 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advised that high level brake light has been disconnected

Fail 5 Jun 2015 82,022 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,754 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,213 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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YH59 CSO is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black 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 YH59 CSO, 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 YH59 CSO registered?

YH59 CSO is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is YH59 CSO safe to buy?

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