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YH59 YYB

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,053 mi
Last recorded162,053 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 YYB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 162,053 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 156,049 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 156,049 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 152,589 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 144,789 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 133,624 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 130,605 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 120,954 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 120,247 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 109,062 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 102,119 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 102,108 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,145 miles

both side front tyre slightly wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Jun 2014 76,182 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,372 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 62,372 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 56,671 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 YYB is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

YH59 YYB is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YH59 YYB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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