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FT09 LZJ

2009 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

207,453 mi
Last recorded207,453 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 LZJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 207,453 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 190,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 182,135 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 177,413 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunks missing but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail/bolt in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunks missing but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 177,413 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunks missing but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail/bolt in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing chunks missing but not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 167,350 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 160,622 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 160,565 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 152,962 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 141,742 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 133,206 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,233 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 63,602 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 63,601 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 21,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,418 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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FT09 LZJ is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FT09 LZJ, 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 FT09 LZJ registered?

FT09 LZJ is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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