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FE59 ZTH

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,602 mi
Last recorded79,602 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 ZTH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 79,602 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 79,217 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 77,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 75,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 75,492 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 73,299 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,790 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 68,256 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 68,256 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 62,818 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 55,092 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 49,720 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,157 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,031 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall and is on 3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,687 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front and rear tyres have slight damage to outer side walls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,923 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside rear tyre sidewall.

damage nearside rear wheel rim.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 22,646 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,646 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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FE59 ZTH is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE59 ZTH, 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 FE59 ZTH registered?

FE59 ZTH is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 21 October 2009.

Is FE59 ZTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 ZTH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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