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EX09 CTO

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

176,975 mi
Last recorded176,975 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 CTO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 176,975 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 176,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 156,508 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 156,508 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 142,418 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 123,555 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2020 109,789 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 104,638 miles

particle filter service light illuminated

Pass 9 May 2018 102,972 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,840 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,462 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 85,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working angle light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,114 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 64,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,865 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 50,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,077 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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EX09 CTO is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX09 CTO, 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 EX09 CTO registered?

EX09 CTO is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is EX09 CTO safe to buy?

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