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YH59 FMY

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

200,810 mi
Last recorded200,810 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 200,810 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 175,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted DISTORTION AROUND TEMPORARY REPAIR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS & UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 175,171 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured CRACKED ALLOY RIM (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted DISTORTION AROUND TEMPORARY REPAIR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear ALL 3 DIFFERENTIAL BUSHES WORN

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS & UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 152,252 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 152,252 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 127,144 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 127,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 104,710 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,653 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 86,653 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2016 82,719 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 82,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Oct 2015 76,844 miles

covers in engine bay

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 76,844 miles

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

covers in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,324 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,054 miles

suspect front inner brake pads wearing thin(4mm)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,244 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 36,244 miles

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

off side rear tyre 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 FMY is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FMY, 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.

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What year was YH59 FMY registered?

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

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