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YK59 PUO

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,629 mi
Last recorded172,629 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 172,629 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 166,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 162,718 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 158,798 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 152,810 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 146,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 141,913 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 131,875 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsf osr nsr child seat fitted ()

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

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under body trays fitted limited inspection

Fail 26 Jan 2019 131,037 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements illegal spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge has a hole chalked, 245/40R20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements illegal spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Lower undertrays fitted limited inspection to steering and brake component

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn, both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 120,122 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 117,363 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 94,989 miles

Nearside Rear tyre approx 3mm tread depth, all others very good

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 94,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre approx 3mm tread depth, all others very good

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 72,074 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 48,939 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge scrubbed

Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,297 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,078 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 22,019 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 PUO is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PUO, 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 PUO registered?

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

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