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FX59 HGK

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,299 mi
Last recorded77,299 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 HGK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 77,299 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 71,434 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 66,005 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 66,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 62,157 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 62,157 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,373 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 61,372 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,082 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 60,082 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,822 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,213 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,282 miles

oil leak engine

small windscreen damage

o/s/f wiper starting to smear

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,508 miles

Offside Front jacking point missing.

both front tyres starting to wear on both edges.

oil misting on undertray.

rear pads approx 4-5mm.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 48,515 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 45,785 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 40,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FX59 HGK is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HGK, 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

How do I check the history of FX59 HGK?

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What year was FX59 HGK registered?

FX59 HGK is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is FX59 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX59 HGK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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