BMW 530 YH59ECY has 17 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2009 BMW 530 has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 189,920 miles 11 months ago on Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 10:38.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Monday 5th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

YH59ECY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 2026189,920 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Black Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner And Outer Wall Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing Down On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted Obstructing Full Inspection
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 2025189,920 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Lower Frontal Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Lower Frontal Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Jets Misaligned And Not Providing Sufficient Fluid To The Windscreen (3.5 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Black Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Inner And Outer Wall Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing Down On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted Obstructing Full Inspection
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 20245TH OCTOBER 2025187,182 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED14TH SEPTEMBER 2024187,181 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 20235TH OCTOBER 2024183,563 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 20225TH OCTOBER 2023179,454 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Black Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20215TH OCTOBER 2022173,723 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Black Smoke During Acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 202030TH SEPTEMBER 2021168,391 MI
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201930TH SEPTEMBER 2020163,222 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201830TH SEPTEMBER 2019157,321 MI
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201726TH SEPTEMBER 2018143,391 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Both Front Tyres Wearing Uneven (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Front Pads Getting Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 201626TH SEPTEMBER 2017131,828 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Wearing Uneven (4.1.e.1)
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 201526TH SEPTEMBER 2016117,871 MI
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 201426TH SEPTEMBER 2015104,851 MI
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201326TH SEPTEMBER 201488,575 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
FAILED20TH SEPTEMBER 201388,073 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Wear On Inner And Outer Edge Of Front Tyres
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201219TH SEPTEMBER 201365,826 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YH59ECY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 82% | MOT Failure Rate: 18%

YH59ECY MOT Comments

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YH59ECY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 189,920 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,870 miles

YH59ECY FAQs

This Bmw 530 with registration YH59ECY was manufactured on Tuesday 27th October 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 189,920 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 11,870 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Bmw 530 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YH59ECY has a 82% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 530 has had 28 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 7 Major, 2 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 530 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does YH59ECY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 15th August 2026 YH59ECY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YH59ECY Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 15th August 2026 YH59ECY does have Tax. Read more

When does YH59ECY Tax expire?

The current Tax for YH59ECY will expire in 12 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does YH59ECY MOT expire?

The current MOT for YH59ECY will expire in 2 months on Monday 5th October 2026. Read more

When did YH59ECY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YH59ECY was on Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 10:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YH59ECY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for YH59ECY we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has YH59ECY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for YH59ECY we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 82% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YH59ECY?

YH59ECY is registered as a 2009 Bmw 530. Read more

How many miles has YH59ECY done?

The odometer reading for YH59ECY at the last MOT in September 2025 was 189,920 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,870 miles per year. Read more

How old is YH59ECY?

The vehicle YH59ECY was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 27th October 2009. Read more

What colour is YH59ECY?

The official colour of YH59ECY is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YH59ECY have?

YH59ECY has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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