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L1 XXR

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,938 mi
Last recorded183,938 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 XXR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 183,938 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2025 166,023 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 150,356 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyres slight out of shape on inner edges.

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

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

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 121,640 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 108,601 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 108,591 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 103,591 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 96,535 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 87,201 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 87,201 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 78,691 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 71,191 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 71,191 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 62,876 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 55,650 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 45,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 39,488 miles

Emissions reading too low to register

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2012 30,189 miles

Emissions reading too clean to register

Rear brake pads wearing thin

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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L1 XXR is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L1 XXR, 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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L1 XXR is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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