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SL59 XRC

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,824 mi
Last recorded188,824 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 XRC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 188,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged nic,outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged nic,outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 176,206 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leak/dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face/edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes slightly worn/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 159,615 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF / NSF (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR / NSR Front Bushes Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 144,566 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF / NSF Around 2 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 123,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 102,883 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 102,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,938 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 80,418 miles

Oil leak from rear diff seal ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2015 62,991 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2014 44,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,895 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,441 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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SL59 XRC is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SL59 XRC, 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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SL59 XRC is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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