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GT55 RST

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,431 mi
Last recorded142,431 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT55 RST
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 142,431 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2026 142,431 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 140,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2025 140,225 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 139,204 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 133,592 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 133,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 126,508 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 117,160 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 106,499 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 106,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,221 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 85,915 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 57,351 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,107 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 19,225 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GT55 RST is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GT55 RST, 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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What year was GT55 RST registered?

GT55 RST is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 10 October 2009.

Is GT55 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for GT55 RST shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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