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YH59 GLY

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

186,736 mi
Last recorded186,736 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 186,736 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 184,747 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 178,872 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 178,840 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 173,148 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 169,600 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 164,107 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 150,997 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 134,568 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 107,190 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 86,577 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,017 miles

minor chip in windscreen

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 GLY is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GLY, 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 GLY registered?

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

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The MOT history for YH59 GLY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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