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GY09 EAJ

2009 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,708 mi
Last recorded114,708 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 EAJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 114,708 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 109,157 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 104,932 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 99,310 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 95,048 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 95,048 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 92,510 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 89,368 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front headlamp occasionally flickers

number plates stuck over old plates

Fail 2 Oct 2020 89,361 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front headlamp occasionally flickers

number plates stuck over old plates

Pass 30 Sep 2019 86,034 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2018 83,640 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2018 83,617 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements character spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements character spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2017 79,653 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 77,910 miles

Bumper insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,781 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 63,087 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nsr wheel has been welded

Pass 6 May 2014 54,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers juddering

n/s/r alloy rim been repaired

o/s/f tyre wall damaged but no cords showing

o/s/r tyre has had a puncture repair

rear number plate backing cracking but still can be read

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,451 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2012 34,334 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GY09 EAJ is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY09 EAJ, 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 GY09 EAJ registered?

GY09 EAJ is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is GY09 EAJ safe to buy?

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