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YH59 FVU

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,651 mi
Last recorded120,651 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 FVU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 120,651 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 120,612 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 114,938 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 114,898 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured alloy cracked next to weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2024 108,607 miles

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 108,466 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both sides (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 104,619 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,401 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 104,401 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Mirror danglers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 103,732 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 94,014 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 83,064 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 82,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 73,219 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,679 miles

Nearside Front Cut in NSF tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,669 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,297 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 47,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 39,193 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2012 28,636 miles

engine bay covers covering some components

undertrays covering some components

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 FVU is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

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

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