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YY59 HVX

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,582 mi
Last recorded179,582 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 HVX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 179,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lense condensated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread face (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread face (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 172,035 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 167,310 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3,500-4,000miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen stone chipped

wiper blades slight smear.

Fail 10 Mar 2020 167,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge cut /tear lump (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres slight wear/surface damage tread on edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nails in advise replace

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 3,500-4,000miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

windscreen stone chipped

wiper blades slight smear.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 162,707 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 156,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 156,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 156,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 138,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 116,699 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2015 93,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 68,736 miles

Brake discs have slight corrosion

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 60,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 60,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YY59 HVX is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY59 HVX, 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 YY59 HVX registered?

YY59 HVX is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is YY59 HVX safe to buy?

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