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277D149

2009 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,839 mi
Last recorded60,839 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration277D149
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 60,839 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 60,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 59,891 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 59,891 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 58,328 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 55,295 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 52,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 52,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 51,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jan 2020 50,216 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 47,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 45,907 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 36,481 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 30,565 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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277D149 is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black 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 277D149, 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 277D149 registered?

277D149 is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is 277D149 safe to buy?

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