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YK59 OVZ

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

125,425 mi
Last recorded125,425 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 125,425 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 122,850 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 117,032 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 114,093 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 110,465 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 106,381 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 101,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 95,211 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,216 miles

Full under trays / restricted view of underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2017 82,214 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 67,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 54,888 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 54,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has a small cut but not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Pass 10 Nov 2014 46,764 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2013 27,542 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 24,479 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 OVZ 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 94.1%.

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 OVZ, 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 OVZ registered?

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

Is YK59 OVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK59 OVZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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