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EA57 ENG

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,568 mi
Last recorded164,568 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA57 ENG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 164,568 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2024 164,565 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2023 157,225 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 157,244 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 153,690 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2022 153,690 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 142,785 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 142,785 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 130,181 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,404 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 96,734 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,616 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,184 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,545 miles

damage to o/s outer sill to floor seam in center

damage to outer sidewall n/s front tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2015 73,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to o/s outer sill to floor seam in center

damage to outer sidewall n/s front tyre

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2014 64,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 63,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre have damage to outer walls

Pass 23 Mar 2013 50,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front and nearside front tyres have slight damage to outer walls

Pass 10 Mar 2012 39,266 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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EA57 ENG is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EA57 ENG, 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 EA57 ENG registered?

EA57 ENG is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is EA57 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA57 ENG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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