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YS59 ACF

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,584 mi
Last recorded150,584 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 ACF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 150,584 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 135,519 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 123,163 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 123,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Jan 2021 117,678 miles

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 31 Dec 2019 113,496 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 105,890 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 105,799 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 99,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has wear outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has wear on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre has excessive wear Inner edge very close to cords being exposed

Pass 4 Jan 2017 81,909 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 70,372 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 70,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front wipers smearing

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)

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

Service due

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 54,432 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 39,216 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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YS59 ACF is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS59 ACF, 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 YS59 ACF registered?

YS59 ACF is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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