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GU59 MLL

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,287 mi
Last recorded162,287 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 MLL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 162,287 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 136,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 130,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 110,046 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 100,167 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 94,473 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 94,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed budget 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall nexen 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working h8 bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 80,430 miles

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

surface cut on o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,133 miles

osf tyre low on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 59,171 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 59,171 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,206 miles

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 21 Dec 2013 46,396 miles

n/s/f tyre's outer sidewall slight damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2013 46,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre's outer sidewall slight damaged

tyre pressure monitoring light on(due to s/saver fitted)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,382 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 37,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres both have sidewall damage

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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GU59 MLL is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey 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 GU59 MLL, 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 GU59 MLL registered?

GU59 MLL is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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