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YH59 CZF

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

140,717 mi
Last recorded140,717 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 140,717 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 133,284 miles

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))

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2023 126,878 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2022 117,635 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2021 109,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 101,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 92,455 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 92,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 85,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some topside components

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring vision of some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,971 miles

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

Nearside Lower sill cover fitted

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

Offside Lower sill cover fitted

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

Oil leak ()

full under shield fitted preventing the inspection of some under vehicle components

Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,709 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,756 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 48,804 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 40,320 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 40,315 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 27,176 miles

nearside front tyre 1.6mm edges

nearside rear tyre 2mm

no emission print out (low emitter)

offside front tyre 1.6 mm inner edge and uneven tread

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2012 27,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre 1.6mm edges

nearside rear tyre 2mm

no emission print out (low emitter)

offside front tyre 1.6 mm inner edge and uneven tread

offside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

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 CZF 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 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 YH59 CZF, 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 CZF registered?

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

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