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S12 EYB

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,080 mi
Last recorded97,080 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 EYB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 97,080 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 91,289 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,898 miles

Both front lower arm ball joints slight lift

Fail 17 Nov 2023 82,898 miles

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

Both front lower arm ball joints slight lift

Pass 2 Dec 2022 76,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 68,616 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 68,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 63,841 miles

Horn not working properly Switch stiff to operate. (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm weak. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm weak. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 58,019 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 49,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 41,195 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 41,194 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 36,409 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,372 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 32,258 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 32,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,841 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 21,496 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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S12 EYB is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S12 EYB, 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 S12 EYB registered?

S12 EYB is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is S12 EYB safe to buy?

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