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MJ59 OHZ

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,254 mi
Last recorded157,254 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 OHZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 157,254 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 152,562 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 150,408 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 150,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2022 148,664 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 145,648 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 143,625 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 143,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 137,424 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 126,349 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 116,633 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 109,002 miles

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,416 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 100,059 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 89,901 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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MJ59 OHZ is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MJ59 OHZ, 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 MJ59 OHZ registered?

MJ59 OHZ is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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