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AO09 BHU

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,884 mi
Last recorded192,884 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 BHU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 192,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 192,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 183,423 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 278,521 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 236,933 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 224,008 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 224,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 210,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 172,880 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 172,878 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2016 158,135 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 137,966 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 122,096 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 109,669 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 90,095 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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AO09 BHU is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO09 BHU, 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 AO09 BHU registered?

AO09 BHU is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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