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YJ59 NRU

2009 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

237,311 mi
Last recorded237,311 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 NRU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 237,311 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 237,311 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 207,554 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 207,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 202,778 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 202,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Diesel particulate filter warning light on

Pass 22 Feb 2017 197,222 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 197,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 187,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 187,550 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 163,194 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 163,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 151,066 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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YJ59 NRU is a 2009 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YJ59 NRU, 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 YJ59 NRU registered?

YJ59 NRU is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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