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GIL 8965

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,621 mi
Last recorded47,621 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 8965
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 47,621 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 47,613 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 46,361 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 45,059 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 45,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2023 42,046 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 42,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 40,532 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,463 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 37,684 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 35,072 miles

Nearside Front inner edge of tyre worn/wearing

Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,587 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 28,584 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 28,443 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2014 20,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2013 14,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/S/F tyre inner sidewall damaged

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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GIL 8965 is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue 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 GIL 8965, 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 GIL 8965 registered?

GIL 8965 is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 13 June 2009.

Is GIL 8965 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 8965 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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