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AH52 DAN

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,109 mi
Last recorded101,109 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH52 DAN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 101,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 93,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 85,622 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 74,554 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 61,201 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 49,601 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2020 36,074 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 34,766 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 32,663 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 30,267 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 27,015 miles

Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 23,478 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 23,476 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,775 miles

advise front brake discs rusted and pitted

advise rear brake discs rusted and pitted.

Fail 4 Nov 2014 19,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise front brake discs rusted and pitted

advise nsr tyre approx 2mm.

advise rear brake discs rusted and pitted.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 15,871 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 12,590 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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AH52 DAN is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AH52 DAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AH52 DAN registered?

AH52 DAN is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is AH52 DAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH52 DAN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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