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EJ59 FCO

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,516 mi
Last recorded126,516 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 FCO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 126,516 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 121,814 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 122,533 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Wipers smear

o/s wiper arm pivot joint broken - play in wiper arm

Pass 17 Nov 2020 118,336 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 118,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 109,386 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 101,471 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,931 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 79,839 miles

Offside Front starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2015 79,839 miles

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

Offside Front starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2015 68,892 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2013 55,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EJ59 FCO is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJ59 FCO, 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 EJ59 FCO registered?

EJ59 FCO is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is EJ59 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ59 FCO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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