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EJ59 WDD

2009 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,159 mi
Last recorded66,159 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 WDD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 66,159 miles

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))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 59,599 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 52,304 miles

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 17 Nov 2022 43,564 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 36,565 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 36,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 35,480 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 34,649 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 33,364 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 30,631 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim has small flat spots on inner edge

Offside Rear Abs sensor wiring not secured correctly

Pass 2 Dec 2016 27,557 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,156 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a small cut in tread

Fail 23 Nov 2015 24,156 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a small cut in tread

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 20,985 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 20,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 15,117 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 11,640 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 WDD is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WDD, 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 EJ59 WDD registered?

EJ59 WDD is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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