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YH59 GDU

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,576 mi
Last recorded155,576 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 155,576 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2020 144,472 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 131,600 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 117,570 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

Pass 4 Jul 2017 104,367 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 90,445 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 90,364 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,700 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted over both sills

near side front tyre wearing outer edge and nrear side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,647 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,315 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 38,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GDU is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GDU, 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 GDU registered?

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

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