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LB09 JLV

2009 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,996 mi
Last recorded159,996 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 JLV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 159,996 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 159,989 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 153,125 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 144,765 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 137,175 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 130,897 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 130,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 121,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slide oil leak from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 114,592 miles

Front under guards fitted obscuring some suspension components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 106,448 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 106,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,626 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 96,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 185,555 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 78,522 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 46,337 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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LB09 JLV is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB09 JLV, 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 LB09 JLV registered?

LB09 JLV is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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