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DOM 444B

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

237,015 mi
Last recorded237,015 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOM 444B
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 237,015 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower, forwardmost arm. Bush worn. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 236,402 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower, forwardmost arm. Bush worn. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 231,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost arm, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded/pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 231,171 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forwardmost arm, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking lamp not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded/pitted/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 226,556 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 226,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam effected by main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 226,524 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

nsf secondary side light inop

Pass 2 Sep 2020 211,189 miles

both front tyres very much on limit

windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Aug 2020 211,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2255017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres very much on limit

windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Aug 2019 196,126 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to limit

Windscreen damage

Pass 21 Aug 2018 180,881 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 180,871 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 168,546 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 161,647 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 143,371 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 130,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 130,249 miles

emissions not detected

Pass 7 Jun 2013 108,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 107,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,335 miles

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

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

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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DOM 444B is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DOM 444B, 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 DOM 444B registered?

DOM 444B is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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