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YH59 GMG

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,537 mi
Last recorded89,537 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 89,537 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 73,072 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 73,071 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 57,922 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 55,934 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 54,450 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 54,450 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,930 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,940 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,718 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,955 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,240 miles

emmisions to clean to record result

Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,090 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 45,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,895 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,141 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 28,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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 GMG 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 GMG, 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 GMG registered?

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

Is YH59 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH59 GMG 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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