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GGZ 420

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,011 mi
Last recorded134,011 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGZ 420
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 134,011 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 129,639 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Rear differential slight oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2024 129,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Rear differential slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2023 126,280 miles

Front Nail in tyre both sides ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 123,104 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 123,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 117,556 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,384 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 109,803 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 100,256 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 89,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 78,852 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 78,852 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,371 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,884 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 33,970 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 33,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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GGZ 420 is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GGZ 420, 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

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What year was GGZ 420 registered?

GGZ 420 is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is GGZ 420 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGZ 420 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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