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SB59 OBM

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,872 mi
Last recorded151,872 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 OBM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 151,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Front tyre 10Yrs+ in age

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

Offside Front tyre 10yrs+ in age

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 151,872 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front jacking block missing

Nearside Front tyre 10Yrs+ in age

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

Offside Front tyre 10yrs+ in age

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 10yrs+ in age (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear pad wear wire adrift

Pass 30 Dec 2024 145,413 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 145,413 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 141,550 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 139,171 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 139,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 135,187 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 131,357 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 126,749 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 120,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 112,633 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 104,578 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Dec 2015 96,050 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 90,130 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 75,085 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SB59 OBM 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 SB59 OBM, 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 SB59 OBM registered?

SB59 OBM is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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The MOT history for SB59 OBM 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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