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YK59 RHJ

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,005 mi
Last recorded115,005 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 RHJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 May 2025 115,005 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 79,705 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 77,750 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 72,513 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 68,386 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 63,918 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,966 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2017 53,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise o/s/f brake back plate loose

Pass 3 Nov 2016 47,682 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,629 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 33,685 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 27,715 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 21,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RHJ is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

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

Is YK59 RHJ safe to buy?

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