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GT59 KFW

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,566 mi
Last recorded218,566 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT59 KFW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 218,566 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 206,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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

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

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

Rear diff mounting bush worn

Fail 25 Jul 2024 206,591 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

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

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

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

Rear diff mounting bush worn

Pass 17 Jul 2023 186,983 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 186,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Thrust arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 174,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to wear low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres going bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 164,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Sep 2021 163,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 156,662 miles

O/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven on inner edge and tread getting close to legal limit.

Fail 16 Oct 2020 156,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s/f tyre tread heavily worn on edges and tread very close to legal limit recommend replacement A.S.A.P.

O/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven on inner edge and tread getting close to legal limit.

Pass 7 Oct 2019 147,623 miles

Lift in O/s/f and N/s/f lower arm rear ball joints.

O/s/f and N/s/f front brake reaction arm bushes worn and perished recommend replacement.

Rear brake pads very low.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 131,549 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn.

O/s/r and N/s/r tyres tread getting close to legal limit.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 131,549 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front and rear brake discs worn.

O/s/r and N/s/r tyres tread getting close to legal limit.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 114,617 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 99,569 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing heavily on outer edge, advise immediate replacement

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Slight play in O/S and N/S/F lower suspension ball joints

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,736 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 64,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 64,380 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 19,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 34,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage in windscreen

trigger point not met

Fail 23 Nov 2012 33,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

trigger point not met

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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GT59 KFW is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GT59 KFW, 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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GT59 KFW is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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