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HG59 EBD

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,312 mi
Last recorded142,312 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 EBD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 142,312 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 138,270 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 134,051 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 129,944 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 123,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated **BORDERLINE** (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lazy / slow to react

Pass 2 Feb 2021 117,798 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 113,899 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 113,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre heavily worn inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,133 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 104,022 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 97,648 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,271 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 76,692 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 76,691 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,738 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 65,105 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,724 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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HG59 EBD is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG59 EBD, 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 HG59 EBD registered?

HG59 EBD is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is HG59 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG59 EBD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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