MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working halo lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle belt (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake pad warning light on dash
Emissions unable to be completed oil below min (8.2.2.2 (e))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
brake pad warning light on dash
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
brake pad warning light on
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
brake pad warning light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Trailer electrical socket insecure 7 pin tow socket loose (4.10 (a) (i))
bake pad warning on dash
Fuel cap/sealing device missing unable to open fuel flap to inspect fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both front head lamp washer not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. driver seat not adjusting back or forward (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Trailer electrical socket insecure 7 pin tow socket loose (4.10 (a) (i))
bake pad warning on dash
Engine Oil Level On Minimum
Nearside Front Brake Pad Wear Sensor Not Connected To Pads
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake Pad Wear Sensor Not Connected To Pads
Engine Oil Level On Minimum
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
offside rear tyre worn on inside edge
release button on rearcentre seat belt damaged
Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FX59 BTV is a 2009 BMW 530 in White with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 FX59 BTV, 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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FX59 BTV is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2009.
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