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E21 SMR

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

217,896 mi
Last recorded217,896 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 SMR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 217,896 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 216,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 214,385 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 213,530 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 210,166 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 200,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 190,485 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 184,871 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2018 184,871 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 176,150 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 168,916 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 159,677 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 148,085 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 138,193 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 131,696 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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E21 SMR is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 E21 SMR, 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 E21 SMR registered?

E21 SMR is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is E21 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 SMR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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