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M77 LGH

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,503 mi
Last recorded83,503 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 LGH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 83,503 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 81,219 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 81,001 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides not working (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 15 Sep 2023 79,109 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 77,710 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 77,709 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 75,395 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 72,543 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 68,605 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 66,419 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 62,620 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 62,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,130 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 57,780 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 51,613 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,921 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 43,921 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,014 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 31,901 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 31,901 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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M77 LGH is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M77 LGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M77 LGH registered?

M77 LGH is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is M77 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M77 LGH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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