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YK59 OYH

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,236 mi
Last recorded135,236 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 OYH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 135,236 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 119,899 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Undertray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2022 119,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Undertray fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2021 110,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outter Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outter Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2021 110,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outter Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outter Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 103,280 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2019 93,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder is devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Sep 2019 93,320 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder is devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2018 82,576 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2017 68,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,873 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3.0mm

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,343 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 32,268 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 26,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,410 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 OYH is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OYH, 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 YK59 OYH registered?

YK59 OYH is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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