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YH59 EFE

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,430 mi
Last recorded89,430 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 89,430 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 87,637 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 84,527 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 81,889 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 81,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 78,848 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,024 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 75,206 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 75,206 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 71,795 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 69,332 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2018 69,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,286 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 64,854 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 57,209 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,712 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 47,224 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 35,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 EFE is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EFE, 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 EFE registered?

YH59 EFE is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is YH59 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 EFE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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