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YH59 FMM

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,914 mi
Last recorded106,914 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 FMM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 106,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 99,095 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 90,232 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 87,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 82,878 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,170 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 77,540 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,222 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 74,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 68,790 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 62,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge staring to wear secondary rubber on tyre casing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 61,913 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost arm bush to sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost arm bush to subframe (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge staring to wear secondary rubber on tyre casing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,595 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,794 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 43,254 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,622 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 30,522 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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 FMM is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FMM, 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 FMM registered?

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

Is YH59 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 FMM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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