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EA59 TDU

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,768 mi
Last recorded125,768 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 TDU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 125,768 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertray fitted obstructing view to components

Pass 31 Aug 2022 118,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under-tray fitted obstructing view

Fail 31 Aug 2022 118,562 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under-tray fitted obstructing view

Fail 26 Aug 2022 118,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom arm has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under-tray fitted obstructing view

Pass 30 Jun 2021 115,754 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 112,538 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 105,790 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 95,974 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 129,752 miles

under the car its manufacured covered cheecked

Pass 2 Aug 2016 65,894 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 59,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear shock dustcover deteriorated

offside rear tyre close to limits

Pass 3 Aug 2015 59,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear shock dustcover deteriorated

offside rear tyre close to limits

Pass 31 Jul 2014 51,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

Fail 25 Jul 2014 51,647 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2013 34,897 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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EA59 TDU is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EA59 TDU, 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 EA59 TDU registered?

EA59 TDU is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is EA59 TDU safe to buy?

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