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YK59 OYW

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,326 mi
Last recorded102,326 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 102,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 94,510 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,221 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 82,308 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,617 miles

both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

Fail 25 Sep 2019 75,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

offside front brake flexi hose slightly corroded at metal pipe end at caliper

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2018 69,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 69,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 63,631 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 57,052 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 57,052 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2014 45,001 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,012 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 30,796 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 OYW is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OYW, 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 OYW registered?

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

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