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YR09 FDU

2009 BMW 530

Bronze Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

200,982 mi
Last recorded200,982 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 FDU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 200,982 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 177,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 163,749 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 163,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn forward marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 156,889 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 149,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear child seat

Offside Rear child seat

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 135,695 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 134,691 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,591 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,963 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 86,734 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 66,745 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,242 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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YR09 FDU is a 2009 BMW 530 in Bronze with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YR09 FDU, 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 YR09 FDU registered?

YR09 FDU is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is YR09 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR09 FDU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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