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BU09 UGY

2009 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

201,114 mi
Last recorded201,114 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 UGY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 201,114 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 194,369 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 180,713 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 173,168 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 173,010 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 161,594 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 140,037 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 127,433 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 113,963 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 106,851 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 101,511 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres close to legal limits

near side rear tyre wall damage

off side rear tyre wall damage

Pass 10 May 2013 95,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside/nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 88,869 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low.

tested wet

undertrays fitted.

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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BU09 UGY is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BU09 UGY, 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 BU09 UGY registered?

BU09 UGY is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is BU09 UGY safe to buy?

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