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YK59 OYV

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,870 mi
Last recorded148,870 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 148,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 142,674 miles

Nearside Front Outer DRL Not Working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 135,208 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 135,207 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 128,305 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 110,943 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 110,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2021 100,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim incorrect on automatic but on manual via the switch is correctly positioned

Fail 1 Jul 2021 100,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim incorrect on automatic but on manual via the switch is correctly positioned

Pass 3 Jul 2020 93,310 miles

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

Nearside rear road wheel has been repaired by welding.

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 90,262 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,175 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,915 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 70,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Air suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,037 miles

all four road wheels have slight damage to outer edges

nearside outer lower front suspension has slight play in lower suspension ball joint

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn low

Fail 26 Jun 2015 62,037 miles

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

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all four road wheels have slight damage to outer edges

nearside rear tyre inner worn low

Pass 30 Jun 2014 51,589 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 51,589 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 35,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,257 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 OYV is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

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

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