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246D649

2009 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,921 mi
Last recorded51,921 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration246D649
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 51,921 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 48,119 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 46,536 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 41,735 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 37,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 31,914 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 31,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 26,323 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 22,780 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 22,780 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 18,680 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 14,249 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 14,249 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2012 9,700 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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246D649 is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 246D649, 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 246D649 registered?

246D649 is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 23 January 2009.

Is 246D649 safe to buy?

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