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G10 GRB

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,017 mi
Last recorded120,017 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 GRB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 120,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 116,837 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 113,513 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,818 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Nov 2022 105,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 98,907 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 91,643 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 83,686 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 78,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 78,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 71,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer Rear as marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 63,665 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 58,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

Fail 22 May 2015 58,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

off side rear tyre tread shows deep splits.

Pass 6 May 2014 47,542 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to offside front bumper lower edge.

front and rear brake pads wearing slightly low.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,008 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 37,068 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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G10 GRB is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel 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 G10 GRB, 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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G10 GRB is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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