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EJ59 XOB

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

125,042 mi
Last recorded125,042 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 XOB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 125,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 119,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 104,945 miles

front suspension arm inner bushes worn

Pass 9 Sep 2021 94,012 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 84,745 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 78,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on tread and has a nail in it. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 58,471 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight tear on outer sidewall, o/s/r tyre has slight tear on outer sidewall.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,377 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 48,785 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn (lip on edge)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 42,055 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn (lip on edge)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 33,691 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,396 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 26,120 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

slight bulge nearside front tyre outer wall

slight bulge offside front tyre outer wall

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 XOB is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB registered?

EJ59 XOB is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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