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YH59 DHF

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,530 mi
Last recorded89,530 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 89,530 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))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 86,415 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 85,582 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 85,581 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 80,829 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 75,741 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 75,741 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2018 75,741 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 75,741 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 66,566 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,659 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Dec 2015 57,659 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front 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 31 Oct 2014 51,463 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 31 Oct 2014 51,463 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 25 Oct 2013 41,091 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 40,569 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2012 27,383 miles

Offside Front 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 DHF is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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