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LT09 DFK

2009 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

134,969 mi
Last recorded134,969 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 DFK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 134,969 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 128,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 128,271 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed PLY, outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 120,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 108,073 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,023 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 92,168 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 88,103 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 88,102 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 83,809 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,609 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 71,190 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,689 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 42,426 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 30,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

minor damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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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LT09 DFK is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 LT09 DFK, 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 LT09 DFK registered?

LT09 DFK is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 14 March 2009.

Is LT09 DFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT09 DFK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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