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SM59 OVV

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

199,531 mi
Last recorded199,531 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 OVV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 199,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Underbody - fuel tank marked by collision (scrape)

Fail 6 Feb 2026 199,531 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Underbody - fuel tank marked by collision (scrape)

Pass 4 Feb 2025 194,604 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 194,604 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 187,212 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 185,731 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 180,200 miles

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

under trays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Dec 2020 172,108 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Dec 2019 164,289 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Dec 2018 153,480 miles

outer sill covers and under covers fitted makeing inspection difficult

Pass 28 Nov 2017 139,537 miles

Exhaust particulate filter warning light on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear parking brake recording little effort

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing down

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 122,704 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted

under shield fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2016 122,704 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine cover fitted

under shield fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2015 113,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)

under trays and engine covers restricting view

Pass 13 Dec 2014 100,986 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

most testable components under vehicle covered

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,001 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 67,870 miles

nearside front inner brake pad wearing low

offside front inner brake pad wearing low

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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SM59 OVV is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey 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 SM59 OVV, 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 SM59 OVV registered?

SM59 OVV is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is SM59 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 OVV 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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