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YK09 TEO

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

204,166 mi
Last recorded204,166 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 TEO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 204,166 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 185,305 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 170,199 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 155,591 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 136,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 126,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30r19 96y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35r19 93y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30r19 96y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 126,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35r19 93y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30r19 96y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35r19 93y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30r19 96y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 112,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,837 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 94,806 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 94,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,831 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 71,600 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,144 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 69,660 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,904 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,536 miles

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

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 TEO is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver 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 YK09 TEO, 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 YK09 TEO registered?

YK09 TEO is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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