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HJ09 LFO

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,483 mi
Last recorded98,483 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 LFO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 98,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front mirror tinted

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and also wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 91,957 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 82,556 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cloudy but vision not impaired centrally. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 72,964 miles

undertray fitted restricting view

Pass 14 Jul 2022 69,045 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

some LEDs inop in high level brake light

Pass 6 Jul 2021 65,578 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 63,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside rear tyre perished tread

some LEDs inop in high level brake light

Fail 6 Jul 2020 63,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside rear tyre perished tread

some LEDs inop in high level brake light

Pass 12 Jul 2019 60,911 miles

engine oil leak

rear washer not working

Pass 9 Jul 2018 57,320 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 53,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly stepped & worn smooth on inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly stepped & worn smooth on inner (4.1.E.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

wipers poor

Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 45,825 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 40,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2014 40,531 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 30,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,828 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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HJ09 LFO is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJ09 LFO, 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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HJ09 LFO is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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