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YK59 PWL

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,345 mi
Last recorded163,345 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 163,345 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 154,738 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 154,344 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 149,951 miles

screen washers not 100%

secondary bonnet catch seized up

Fail 1 Dec 2022 149,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

screen washers not 100%

secondary bonnet catch seized up

Pass 1 Dec 2021 140,095 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ns and os lower ball joint dust covers badly twisted

Fail 24 Nov 2021 140,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also badly out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ns and os lower ball joint dust covers badly twisted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 135,363 miles

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

rear tyres around 3000 miles until limit

Fail 2 Nov 2020 135,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear tyres around 3000 miles until limit

Pass 10 May 2019 121,570 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))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 111,680 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,597 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 98,597 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2016 88,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2015 80,351 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,443 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,448 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 PWL is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PWL, 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 PWL registered?

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

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