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EK59 WDO

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,094 mi
Last recorded136,094 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 WDO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 136,094 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 136,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres n/s and o/s heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars

Pass 4 Mar 2023 124,737 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 120,369 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 114,928 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 103,321 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 103,302 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower ball joints have play

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2018 90,552 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 82,254 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,413 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,971 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 59,465 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,099 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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EK59 WDO is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black 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 EK59 WDO, 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 EK59 WDO registered?

EK59 WDO is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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