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YJ59 LGK

2009 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

243,768 mi
Last recorded243,768 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ59 LGK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 243,768 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 237,868 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 229,238 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 224,306 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 220,625 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 216,712 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 201,945 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 201,939 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 190,716 miles

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

Offside Front parking brake leaver becoming weak

Fail 21 Jan 2019 190,713 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators and side repeaters stay on when ignition switched on (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front parking brake leaver becoming weak

Pass 24 Jan 2018 181,528 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 181,528 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 172,509 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 172,242 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 157,559 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 130,421 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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YJ59 LGK is a 2009 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ59 LGK, 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 YJ59 LGK registered?

YJ59 LGK is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is YJ59 LGK safe to buy?

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