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DY09 VMD

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,733 mi
Last recorded166,733 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 VMD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 166,733 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 147,300 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 132,095 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 128,712 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 123,147 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 120,058 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 116,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 108,152 miles

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

advise both rear tyres slightly wearing on inside

Fail 22 Nov 2018 108,152 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

advise both rear tyres slightly wearing on inside

Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 89,068 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,795 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,972 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 63,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,990 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 54,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2012 50,086 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edges no cords exposed at time of test

Fail 8 May 2012 50,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn on inside edges no cords exposed at time of test

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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DY09 VMD is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DY09 VMD, 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 DY09 VMD registered?

DY09 VMD is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is DY09 VMD safe to buy?

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