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LJ59 KOE

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,357 mi
Last recorded64,357 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 KOE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 64,357 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 62,427 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 61,039 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 59,714 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 55,165 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 52,903 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 52,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 47,504 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Oct 2018 44,332 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 40,857 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 40,857 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 36,015 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 36,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 31,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Good Year RSC 245/40 X R20Y (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 31,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Good Year RSC 275/35 X R20Y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Good Year RSC 245/40 X R20Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 26,645 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 21,296 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 20,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 16,672 miles

Exhaust emissions too lean to generate a reading

Fail 28 Nov 2012 16,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emissions too lean to generate a reading

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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LJ59 KOE is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ59 KOE, 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 LJ59 KOE registered?

LJ59 KOE is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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