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BN59 UCM

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,602 mi
Last recorded175,602 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 UCM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 175,602 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 165,562 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS/OS ()

Fail 19 Nov 2024 165,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR/OSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NS/OS ()

Pass 1 Dec 2023 155,374 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 146,256 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 135,464 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 124,205 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge badly, o/s/r almost through to cords.

Fail 1 Dec 2020 124,205 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge badly, o/s/r almost through to cords.

Pass 21 Nov 2019 110,386 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 92,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 83,778 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 76,905 miles

service light on

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 1 Dec 2016 76,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

service light on

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 31 Oct 2015 65,732 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 65,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,397 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 46,879 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 46,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 35,158 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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BN59 UCM is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN59 UCM, 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 BN59 UCM registered?

BN59 UCM is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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