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LS59 GFU

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,245 mi
Last recorded168,245 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 GFU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 168,245 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 168,044 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 144,180 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 144,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 138,186 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 138,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 131,627 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2021 126,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges - also small cuts to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 118,506 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 111,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 104,753 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 99,051 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Slight sidewall damage at offside front tyre

Pass 25 May 2016 93,394 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 85,746 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,989 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 78,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,715 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,630 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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LS59 GFU is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LS59 GFU, 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 LS59 GFU registered?

LS59 GFU is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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