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239D278

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,101 mi
Last recorded93,101 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration239D278
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 93,101 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 93,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 91,936 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 86,422 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 80,482 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 80,482 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 78,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,040 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 77,040 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 72,001 miles

Front Windscreen has stone chips but within limits

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Nov 2018 72,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen has stone chips but within limits

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

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2017 68,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on the limit (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,184 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 55,130 miles

Front under tray fitted/engine cover

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 55,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front under tray fitted/engine cover

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

Nearside Front tyre nail

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,110 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 51,105 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 42,319 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 (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,221 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front tyre slightly wearing low from inner edge

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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239D278 is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 239D278, 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 239D278 registered?

239D278 is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is 239D278 safe to buy?

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