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MF59 GZL

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,532 mi
Last recorded137,532 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 GZL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 137,532 miles

Nearside door mirror broken

wheel rims damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2016 137,043 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing smooth inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 126,146 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 126,136 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 109,161 miles

Nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall.

Fail 24 Sep 2014 109,156 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,822 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,441 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side rear and both front tyre sidewalls damaged.

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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MF59 GZL is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF59 GZL, 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

How do I check the history of MF59 GZL?

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What year was MF59 GZL registered?

MF59 GZL is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is MF59 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF59 GZL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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