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FL59 TAV

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,445 mi
Last recorded176,445 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 TAV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 176,445 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 176,445 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 176,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/19 98Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/19 100W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 167,687 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 161,937 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 154,598 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 154,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 147,000 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 137,727 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 137,726 miles

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

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 19 Mar 2020 120,336 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 105,566 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,095 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm & worn inner edge 275.30.19 (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wiper blades smeary

Fail 28 Apr 2015 57,031 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 16 Apr 2014 41,764 miles

front wiper blades smeary

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge & deep cut in sidewall (245.35.19]

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm (275.30.19)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 33,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s and o/s/f tyre tyre side walls have slight damage

Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,740 miles

front inner brake pads worn close to wear indicator

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

offside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

rear inner brake pads worn close to wear indicator

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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FL59 TAV is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL59 TAV, 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 FL59 TAV registered?

FL59 TAV is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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