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MJ59 ZFX

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,742 mi
Last recorded98,742 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 98,742 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 94,095 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 86,492 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 86,487 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 81,288 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 75,681 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 69,219 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 68,699 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 63,150 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 57,403 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 50,885 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 50,885 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 44,244 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 35,977 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 35,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 28,722 miles

Centre rear selt catch not visible, unable to test.

Slight cut in N/S/F Sidewall

Slight cut in O/S/F Sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2013 22,511 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 ZFX is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZFX, 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 ZFX registered?

MJ59 ZFX is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is MJ59 ZFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ59 ZFX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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