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YK59 OUY

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,140 mi
Last recorded106,140 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 OUY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 106,140 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 101,999 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 96,578 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 96,562 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 90,932 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 89,011 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 78,447 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 70,849 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,917 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 54,169 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,875 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2014 35,074 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,614 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,262 miles

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 20,900 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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YK59 OUY is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YK59 OUY, 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 YK59 OUY registered?

YK59 OUY is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is YK59 OUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 OUY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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