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M40 TDH

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,342 mi
Last recorded92,342 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 TDH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 92,342 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 90,236 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 90,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall borderline pass (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 81,187 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 81,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,683 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 60,665 miles

ALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT >> CHECK MINIMUM ADVISED REPLACEMENT THICKNESS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT >> NEW ADVISED 1000 MILES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES IN POOR CONDITION >> NEW ADVISED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R EXTREEN INNER EDGE WORN THIN >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R EXTREEN INNER EDGE WORN THIN >> NEW ADVISED (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE POOR, READINGS 16% >> ATTENSION REQUIRED

Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,388 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin PICKING UP ON WEAR WIRE >>> NEW ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

HEADLAMP MANUAL DASH ADJUSTER N/W

N/S/F FOG N/W

Pass 23 Oct 2018 54,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 50,849 miles

Front registration plate is cracked

Nearside Front tyre has cuts to outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to outer wall and worn bald on inner edge of tread and tread is just over 2.00 mm

Offside Rear tyre has cut to outer wall ,worn bald on inner edge of tread and tread is on 3.00 mm

Pass 22 Oct 2016 43,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 38,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,044 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,672 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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M40 TDH is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M40 TDH, 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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M40 TDH is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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