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AG09 FBD

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,329 mi
Last recorded175,329 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 FBD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 175,329 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 175,287 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both staying on with side lights (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 166,904 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under tray fitted front to back

Fail 20 Sep 2018 166,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under tray fitted front to back

Pass 24 Sep 2017 147,397 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 141,196 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 129,454 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 129,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 109,821 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 83,938 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 63,283 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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AG09 FBD is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AG09 FBD, 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 AG09 FBD registered?

AG09 FBD is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is AG09 FBD safe to buy?

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