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B23 VER

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,031 mi
Last recorded42,031 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 VER
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 42,031 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 40,974 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 40,968 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 37,777 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 35,568 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 34,144 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 32,576 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 31,055 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 29,496 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 26,694 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,230 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,179 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 23,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 21,075 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 18,679 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside front tyrewall

Pass 21 Mar 2012 12,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre has sidewall dammage but no ply or cords exposed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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B23 VER is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc 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 B23 VER, 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 B23 VER registered?

B23 VER is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is B23 VER safe to buy?

The MOT history for B23 VER 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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