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H13 PHG

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,858 mi
Last recorded165,858 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 PHG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 165,858 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))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 165,819 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 3 Feb 2025 150,454 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 142,722 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 133,280 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 129,318 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 125,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing from inner edge

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

Offside and nearside rear wheel alloy repaired

light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,214 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 109,003 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 102,679 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both rear rims damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Fail 19 Oct 2017 102,679 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both rear rims damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 28 Nov 2016 98,054 miles

n/s/r airbag damaged slightly

Fail 21 Nov 2016 98,013 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked x 2 cracks (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r airbag damaged slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2015 92,805 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 92,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 90,337 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 90,337 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 80,814 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,950 miles

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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H13 PHG is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 H13 PHG, 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 H13 PHG registered?

H13 PHG is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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