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YS59 FXA

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,946 mi
Last recorded155,946 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS59 FXA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 155,946 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 149,810 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 140,312 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 131,051 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 121,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 114,785 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 113,195 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 109,835 miles

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Fail 13 Dec 2016 109,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

underside covers prevent full inspection of so componenets

Pass 7 Jan 2016 107,598 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 101,788 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2015 101,788 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)

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 82,842 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 57,009 miles

nail nsr inner tyre

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 FXA is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS59 FXA, 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

How do I check the history of YS59 FXA?

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What year was YS59 FXA registered?

YS59 FXA is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is YS59 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS59 FXA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS59 FXA have outstanding finance?

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