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LC09 XVW

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,546 mi
Last recorded112,546 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 XVW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 112,546 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four, NSF&OSF + NSR&OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower - front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 108,423 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 108,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 brake discs poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2022 97,658 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 91,844 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,716 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 81,264 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre perished, worn & stepping on outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2019 81,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured Rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre perished, worn & stepping on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2018 79,329 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 71,700 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,346 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 56,353 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 49,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight damage to front bumper/grill area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 43,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 43,156 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,637 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

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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LC09 XVW is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LC09 XVW, 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 LC09 XVW registered?

LC09 XVW is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is LC09 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC09 XVW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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