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YH59 EVB

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,496 mi
Last recorded86,496 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 86,496 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 78,939 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 67,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 64,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 64,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 62,488 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 61,317 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,300 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,574 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 48,095 miles

scratch on windscreen zone A

Pass 11 Apr 2016 42,792 miles

Offside Front brake heatshield insecure

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

wipers smearing

Fail 8 Apr 2016 42,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake heatshield insecure

Offside Rear vehicle dropping (ride height)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,127 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear wheel rim been repaired

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,530 miles

Oil leak

osr wheel has been repaired

Fail 25 Mar 2014 32,530 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 27,353 miles

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)

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 EVB 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 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 EVB, 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 EVB registered?

YH59 EVB is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is YH59 EVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 EVB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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