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AE59 LWK

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,453 mi
Last recorded181,453 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 LWK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 181,453 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 166,529 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 166,525 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 241,801 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 150,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 136,669 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 136,661 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 124,843 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 124,839 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear suspension arm front bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 111,932 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on inner edge

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 111,928 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on inner edge

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 97,752 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,144 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 67,840 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)

Pass 1 May 2015 49,448 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 46,076 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 38,784 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,260 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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AE59 LWK is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AE59 LWK, 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 AE59 LWK registered?

AE59 LWK is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is AE59 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE59 LWK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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