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LR09 VNC

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,901 mi
Last recorded101,901 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 VNC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 101,901 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 97,686 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 93,484 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 88,069 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 87,971 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,866 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,230 miles

Rear pads approximately 70% worn - disc edges rusty

n/s/r wheel centre cap missing

Fail 20 Mar 2018 72,230 miles

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

Rear pads approximately 70% worn - disc edges rusty

n/s/r wheel centre cap missing

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,819 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,278 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low

Fail 21 Mar 2016 55,278 miles

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

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,129 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 39,902 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 39,901 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 24 Jul 2012 30,041 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,041 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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LR09 VNC is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey 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 LR09 VNC, 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 LR09 VNC registered?

LR09 VNC is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 22 April 2009.

Is LR09 VNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR09 VNC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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