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B5 BDN

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,275 mi
Last recorded124,275 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BDN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 124,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 117,199 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 106,865 miles

Offside windscreen was lack of fluid just about enough supplied from nearside to offside

engine cover/undertrays and sill covers fitted

tested wet condition

Pass 14 Nov 2022 102,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 275-30-19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside windscreen washer weak

engine cover/under-trays and sill covers fitted

windscreen wipers smeary and noisy

Pass 29 Nov 2021 99,441 miles

tested wet condition

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 275-30-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover/under-trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2021 99,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 275-30-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover/under-trays and sill covers fitted

tested wet condition

Pass 17 Oct 2020 96,024 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 91,696 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 91,696 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested too weak to be visible (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 86,535 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers/undertrays

Engine oil needs slight top up

Oil leak, but not excessive wet patch seen on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 82,169 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 72,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 58,959 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 44,986 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,986 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,022 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 27,633 miles

front pad wear sensor is adrift and dammaged

Fail 6 Aug 2013 27,633 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pad wear sensor is adrift and dammaged

Pass 18 Aug 2012 23,968 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 23,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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B5 BDN is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B5 BDN, 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 B5 BDN registered?

B5 BDN is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is B5 BDN safe to buy?

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