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YE09 LRX

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,576 mi
Last recorded119,576 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE09 LRX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 119,576 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 119,539 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected o/s inner rack joint. Unable to check steering and suspension (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit. Borderline pass/fail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,433 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,020 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim On inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 May 2015 77,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

side and rear window tinted

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 12 May 2015 77,022 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

side and rear window tinted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 17 May 2014 67,423 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 51,152 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YE09 LRX is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YE09 LRX, 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 YE09 LRX registered?

YE09 LRX is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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