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B19 TXM

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,445 mi
Last recorded178,445 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 TXM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 178,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 163,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 27 Aug 2024 163,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2023 151,900 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 148,791 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 140,445 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 132,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 132,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 114,471 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Brake reaction arm ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 104,453 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 104,450 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 101,744 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 88,113 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 88,113 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 70,761 miles

both rear tyres are worn on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,685 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,075 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,698 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,802 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 19,006 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 19,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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B19 TXM is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B19 TXM, 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 B19 TXM registered?

B19 TXM is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is B19 TXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 TXM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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