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YK09 SWV

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

197,944 mi
Last recorded197,944 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 SWV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 197,944 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 191,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 185,430 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 111,570 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 107,782 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 102,942 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 102,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 99,122 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,630 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,234 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,382 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,842 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,016 miles

front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,410 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

small bulge on outer side wall of drivers front tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2014 55,410 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs in poor condition on inner face

small bulge on outer side wall of drivers front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 48,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

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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YK09 SWV is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YK09 SWV, 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 YK09 SWV registered?

YK09 SWV is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YK09 SWV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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