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YH59 FZV

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

206,417 mi
Last recorded206,417 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 FZV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 206,417 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 206,417 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 202,418 miles

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

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

tps LAMP OIN

Fail 5 Aug 2024 202,418 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tps LAMP OIN

Pass 9 Aug 2023 198,078 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 190,248 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 178,565 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 160,267 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 160,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 146,320 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 130,965 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 101,832 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 73,409 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 61,312 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded and pads getting low

rear brake discs worn and lipped and corroded and pads getting low

Fail 16 Sep 2015 61,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn and corroded and pads getting low

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge 3/2mm close to legal limits

rear brake discs worn and lipped and corroded and pads getting low

Pass 13 Sep 2014 43,544 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,445 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,238 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 FZV is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 FZV, 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 FZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH59 FZV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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