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S17 UMC

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,639 mi
Last recorded134,639 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 UMC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 134,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 132,549 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 129,243 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front bottom arms(rear) ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 126,365 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 123,670 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 120,132 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))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 111,599 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 111,305 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2453519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 102,853 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 102,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 95,784 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 95,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 84,082 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,352 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,894 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,682 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 50,682 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,288 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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S17 UMC is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S17 UMC, 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 S17 UMC registered?

S17 UMC is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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