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E6 OWA

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,376 mi
Last recorded121,376 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 OWA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 121,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 116,284 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2024 107,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 101,036 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 90,062 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 85,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 85,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Aug 2020 75,708 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,583 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 56,761 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 52,168 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 44,998 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 37,579 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 29,845 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,621 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,798 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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E6 OWA is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E6 OWA, 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 E6 OWA registered?

E6 OWA is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is E6 OWA safe to buy?

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