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509 STU

2018 BMW 430

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,571 mi
Last recorded33,571 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW 43039,921 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration509 STU
MakeBMW
Model430
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 33,571 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 84,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 27,398 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 80,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 21,872 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 21,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 73,984 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 17,462 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 61,059 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 14,674 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 52,499 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 52,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 44,642 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 33,864 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 22,402 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 21,078 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 21,078 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2016 18,275 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 10 Sep 2014 15,976 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 15,976 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 14,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 11,993 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 11,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 9,774 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 7,004 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 430?

Based on 107,083 MOT tests across 14,316 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
7,295
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
14,316
On UK Roads
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509 STU is a 2018 BMW 430 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2018 BMW 430 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 39,921 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 430 typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this BMW 430 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 509 STU registered?

509 STU is a 2018 BMW 430, first registered on 19 September 2018.

Is 509 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 509 STU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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