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YK59 OWM

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

248,684 mi
Last recorded248,684 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 OWM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 248,684 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside And Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 241,733 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 241,733 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 237,005 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 226,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 210,172 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 194,167 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 180,098 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 148,856 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 148,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 113,517 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber bump stop missing

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 78,525 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 42,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,083 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 OWM is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

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

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