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L10 SYX

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

229,538 mi
Last recorded229,538 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 SYX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 229,538 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 216,263 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2021 216,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 211,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 205,479 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 200,619 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 200,616 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 168,788 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 132,148 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 132,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 94,870 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 94,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 85,344 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,725 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,370 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 35,370 miles

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

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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L10 SYX is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L10 SYX, 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 L10 SYX registered?

L10 SYX is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 23 October 2009.

Is L10 SYX safe to buy?

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