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D23 GDA

2009 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests45 (39 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,073 mi
Last recorded108,073 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 GDA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

39 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 108,073 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2026 157,796 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 133,440 miles

rear differential corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 101,853 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 140,116 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 133,372 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 133,372 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 95,625 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 123,632 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 133,300 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,830 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 105,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 125,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 125,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 79,013 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2022 85,382 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 113,620 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 113,620 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,428 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 64,138 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 105,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall 2 lumps (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 69,336 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 56,742 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,638 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 60,760 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 60,760 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 87,446 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 87,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriotrated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 58,128 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 78,276 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,123 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 48,684 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 48,684 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 68,902 miles

Nearside Front brake backplate corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top boot (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 55,975 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,446 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 30,078 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,366 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 24,303 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,938 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,939 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 18,693 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 29,494 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,746 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,672 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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D23 GDA is a 2009 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 D23 GDA, 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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D23 GDA is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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