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YH59 ELO

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

172,569 mi
Last recorded172,569 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 172,569 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 157,901 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn play at steering wheel (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 138,103 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 129,886 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 117,603 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 107,333 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 104,424 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel cracked inner rim x 2 places

Pass 8 May 2019 94,954 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 88,262 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre repairable

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 73,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre, tyre warning on prior to test.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 68,079 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2014 62,685 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 56,829 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,377 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 ELO is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ELO, 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 ELO registered?

YH59 ELO is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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