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AO09 XZF

2009 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

130,974 mi
Last recorded130,974 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 XZF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 130,974 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear suspension has dropped on one side

Pass 30 Oct 2023 123,626 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 186,562 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 104,966 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 98,234 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,648 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,758 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 77,399 miles

Nearside Front sidewall damage to tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,712 miles

engine covers under trays fitted obscuring most components

rear brake pads look low however unable to conduct proper inspection

Fail 25 Apr 2016 68,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front HEVILY WORN ON OUTER EDGE TO 2ND LAYER OF RUBBER

engine covers under trays fitted obscuring most components

rear brake pads look low however unable to conduct proper inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,526 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,998 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn nearly bald on both edges

o/s/f tyre worn almost bald on outer edge

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 XZF is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AO09 XZF, 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 AO09 XZF registered?

AO09 XZF is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2009.

Is AO09 XZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 XZF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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