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YH59 DDO

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,592 mi
Last recorded147,592 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DDO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 147,592 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 135,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 123,367 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 122,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear alloy possible crack/paint damage on inner bead

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 119,130 miles

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))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 119,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 115,486 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 115,485 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 110,929 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 103,443 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 103,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,544 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,182 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 65,266 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,594 miles

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

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 DDO is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 94,161 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DDO, 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 DDO registered?

YH59 DDO is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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