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G4 FWJ

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,462 mi
Last recorded107,462 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 FWJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 107,462 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 107,462 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 98,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 86,865 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 78,282 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 69,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit worn inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 61,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 59,597 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low - 3/4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers & Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2019 59,597 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low - 3/4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers & Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2018 55,749 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front brake pads getting low

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Rear brake pads getting low

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 51,100 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 43,238 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,152 miles

child seat fitted, unable to give full inspection of adult belt

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2014 32,625 miles

o/s rear tyre has screw in tread to wall

Pass 20 Dec 2013 26,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 26,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 20,860 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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G4 FWJ is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver 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 G4 FWJ, 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 G4 FWJ registered?

G4 FWJ is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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