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A14 TJF

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,172 mi
Last recorded149,172 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 TJF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 149,172 miles

Factory fit Undertrays & Covers in Situ at time of Test Preventing Inspection of some Testable items

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inc. Short Pipe on End of Flexy Hose Assembly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inc. Short Pipe on End of Flexy Hose Assembly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 140,307 miles

Factory fit Undertrays & Covers in Situ at time of Test Preventing Inspection of some Testable items

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inc. Short Pipe on End of Flexy Hose Assembly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inc. Short Pipe on End of Flexy Hose Assembly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 126,829 miles

Factory fit Undertrays & Covers in Situ at time of Test Preventing Inspection of some Testable items

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inc. Short Pipe on End of Flexy Hose Assembly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on INNER -Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Inc. Short Pipe on End of Flexy Hose Assembly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on INNER -Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 113,792 miles

Factory fit Undertrays & Covers in Situ at time of Test Preventing Inspection of some Testable items

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short Pipe on End of Flexy Hose Assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short Pipe on End of Flexy Hose Assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SERVICE - Due

Pass 14 Jan 2022 105,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 105,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 99,623 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 99,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 94,571 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 93,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 93,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 85,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 85,617 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 77,393 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 71,131 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 71,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,292 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 61,999 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 55,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,247 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,072 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 47,072 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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A14 TJF is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A14 TJF, 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 A14 TJF registered?

A14 TJF is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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