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AY09 YXT

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

215,650 mi
Last recorded215,650 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 YXT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 215,650 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 204,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 191,122 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 191,122 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 182,896 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 182,896 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 169,516 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 158,691 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 148,761 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 136,040 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 122,259 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 109,458 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,419 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 83,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,695 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 62,596 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,731 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in n/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2012 60,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in n/s/r 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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AY09 YXT is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AY09 YXT, 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 AY09 YXT registered?

AY09 YXT is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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