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FT09 MBO

2009 BMW 530

Yellow Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,245 mi
Last recorded142,245 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 MBO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 142,245 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 137,515 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 125,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.91 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 181,593 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 98,496 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 96,542 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 92,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 86,454 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 81,474 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear

Pass 7 Aug 2017 77,028 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel has a welded repair on inner rim

Pass 18 Aug 2016 70,064 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,035 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 61,172 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 49,635 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,132 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,618 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 MBO is a 2009 BMW 530 in Yellow with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MBO, 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 MBO registered?

FT09 MBO is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is FT09 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT09 MBO shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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