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SP59 AWV

2009 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

220,267 mi
Last recorded220,267 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 AWV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 220,267 miles

Both rear brake caliper retainer clips missing

N/S/F Brake wear indicator insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

O/S/R Brake wear indicator insecure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake light staying on permanently.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Fail 24 Dec 2025 218,946 miles

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

Both rear brake caliper retainer clips missing

N/S/F Brake wear indicator insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

O/S/R Brake wear indicator insecure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake light staying on permanently.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2025 207,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 207,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 193,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 193,245 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 176,336 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 176,336 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 158,809 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 158,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 143,111 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 136,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 127,628 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 127,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 115,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 114,640 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 93,000 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 93,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,337 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 71,477 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 61,291 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,319 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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SP59 AWV is a 2009 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SP59 AWV, 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 SP59 AWV registered?

SP59 AWV is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is SP59 AWV safe to buy?

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