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YK59 RUH

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,763 mi
Last recorded128,763 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 RUH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 128,763 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 121,694 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 112,682 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 89,304 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 83,896 miles

rear brake disc lipped

Pass 17 Feb 2021 79,918 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 77,327 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,505 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 66,685 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,682 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 52,943 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 52,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,030 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 41,570 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,397 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,375 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,540 miles

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

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 RUH is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK59 RUH registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK59 RUH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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