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EJ59 WCZ

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

211,349 mi
Last recorded211,349 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 WCZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 211,349 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 201,778 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 189,086 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 174,095 miles

advise o/s n/s rear chassi legs corroded but not excessive

Pass 16 Nov 2021 160,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: ns/f front rubber bush is slightly splitting/ perishing with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged ADVISE: os/f outer sidewall is slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: os/f front rubber bush is slightly splitting/ perishing with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 152,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rubber bush cracking /worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rubber bush cracking worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE Slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 152,628 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rubber bush cracking /worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rubber bush cracking worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE Slight damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 144,940 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 136,233 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 128,102 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 120,287 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,479 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 101,520 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 101,520 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres on wear markers

Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,972 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,833 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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EJ59 WCZ 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 87.5%.

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 WCZ, 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 WCZ registered?

EJ59 WCZ is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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The MOT history for EJ59 WCZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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