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GY09 EAO

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,636 mi
Last recorded136,636 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 EAO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 136,636 miles

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 9 Sep 2024 134,981 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 133,689 miles

Offside front steering arm inner joint play

Fail 31 Aug 2023 133,689 miles

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

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

Offside front steering arm inner joint play

Pass 5 Sep 2022 130,635 miles

both front tyres wearing low inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2022 130,635 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2021 128,320 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 128,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 126,321 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 7 Sep 2020 126,321 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a nail

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Sep 2019 123,780 miles

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

various body damage

Pass 24 Aug 2018 119,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener obscuring the view of the road ()

Pass 2 Sep 2017 117,731 miles

Oil leak ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2017 117,722 miles

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

Oil leak ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 13,000 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 112,793 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 89,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,141 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,534 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 May 2012 29,293 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 29,293 miles

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

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge no tread/cord nearly exposed

offside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

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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GY09 EAO is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GY09 EAO, 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 GY09 EAO registered?

GY09 EAO is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is GY09 EAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY09 EAO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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