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71 HA

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,091 mi
Last recorded188,091 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 HA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 188,091 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 182,511 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 182,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 179,305 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2021 170,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All Four Wheels On Inner Rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 163,122 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2020 163,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2019 156,210 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 153,806 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 153,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 147,420 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 137,297 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 124,116 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 124,116 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 109,190 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 109,190 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 89,284 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 89,284 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,924 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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71 HA 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 71 HA, 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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71 HA is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 8 April 2009.

Is 71 HA safe to buy?

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