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YH59 CWX

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

227,660 mi
Last recorded227,660 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 CWX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 227,660 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 227,660 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 215,759 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake performance slightly lower reading from offside

slight damage to outer side wall of tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2024 215,745 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear parking brake performance slightly lower reading from offside

slight damage to outer side wall of tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2023 201,973 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 188,769 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 177,863 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 169,281 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 169,267 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 159,717 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 142,155 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2017 126,429 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak oil around sump ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 108,158 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 108,157 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 85,735 miles

Sidewall damage to n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/f tyres but not dangerous

Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,888 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 46,563 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,592 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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YH59 CWX 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 YH59 CWX, 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 YH59 CWX registered?

YH59 CWX is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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