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LT09 ZGR

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,550 mi
Last recorded121,550 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 ZGR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 121,550 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 114,910 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 114,890 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 110,960 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 106,756 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 98,152 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,613 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 91,546 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 88,277 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low readings (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 88,267 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low readings (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 84,394 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathered on inner edge

Offside Front tyre feathered on inner edge

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 77,673 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,817 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 69,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 59,849 miles

chips in windscreen

signs of wear to rear brake pads

Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 35,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat is fitted on n/s/r seat - unable to check seat belt correctly

Pass 23 Feb 2012 24,382 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

front wipers smearing slightly

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 ZGR is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZGR, 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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LT09 ZGR is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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