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YK59 RMX

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,289 mi
Last recorded154,289 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 154,289 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 133,192 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 107,578 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 107,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,975 miles

Front brake pads 3 mm

Front tyres 2/5/5 mm

Rear brake pads 3 mm

Fail 26 Jun 2017 80,893 miles

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

Front tyres 2/5/5 mm

Front brake pads 3 mm

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner shoulder

Rear brake pads 3 mm

Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,739 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,186 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 61,186 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,371 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,595 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 38,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 24,055 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 RMX is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RMX, 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 RMX registered?

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

Is YK59 RMX safe to buy?

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