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PEZ 161

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests35 (31 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate88.6%

Mileage

148,285 mi
Last recorded148,285 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPEZ 161
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

31 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 148,285 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 189,369 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 144,314 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 187,609 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 137,215 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 184,426 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 133,091 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 172,035 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 127,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 164,645 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 121,781 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 113,035 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 158,281 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 107,522 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 143,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine mil light on registered before july 2008

handbrake lever close to no reserve travel

Pass 14 May 2018 100,932 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

engine covers fitted as standard but limits testing viewing areas

undertrays fitted as standard but limits testing viewing areas

Pass 19 Oct 2017 132,783 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

engine cover and under shields fitted

engine management light on

Fail 17 Oct 2017 132,778 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges

engine cover and under shields fitted

engine management light on

Pass 15 May 2017 94,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 109,787 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 104,294 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,309 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 87,309 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 96,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 81,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,129 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,730 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 67,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,478 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Mar 2013 67,462 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 75,363 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,221 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 49,229 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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PEZ 161 is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.6%.

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 PEZ 161, 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 PEZ 161 registered?

PEZ 161 is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for PEZ 161 shows 35 tests with a 88.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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