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S21 XLB

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,250 mi
Last recorded169,250 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 XLB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 169,250 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2026 169,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2025 166,300 miles

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2024 155,023 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Jun 2023 136,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2022 122,748 miles

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

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

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

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jun 2021 105,849 miles

trays and covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2021 105,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise changing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2020 95,169 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 83,552 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 75,466 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected Corroded pins (1.9.3b)

Fail 14 May 2018 75,465 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected Corroded pins (1.9.3b)

Pass 10 May 2017 65,536 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2017 65,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Small cut/crack offside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,644 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 53,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 38,710 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 35,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,873 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,704 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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S21 XLB is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S21 XLB, 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

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What year was S21 XLB registered?

S21 XLB is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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