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YH59 DJO

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,698 mi
Last recorded178,698 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DJO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 178,698 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 167,680 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 157,466 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 145,868 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 234,749 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 137,157 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 132,865 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 132,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 126,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal tread depth 1.6mm, uneven wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 115,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 102,697 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 102,697 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 92,118 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 92,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 80,396 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,002 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,355 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 16,232 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 DJO is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DJO, 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 DJO registered?

YH59 DJO is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is YH59 DJO safe to buy?

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