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S31 AWJ

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,613 mi
Last recorded148,613 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 AWJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 148,613 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 140,051 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 140,051 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 130,962 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 118,244 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 108,944 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,921 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 92,012 miles

parking brake efficiency close to legal limit

parking brake noisy when applied

Pass 22 Nov 2017 84,376 miles

front brake pads approx 3mm

Pass 9 Nov 2016 76,066 miles

emmisions too low to record

Pass 10 Nov 2015 69,826 miles

Emissions too low to record (DPF)

Engine cover and Under cover fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,614 miles

Emissions To Low To Test

Pass 7 Nov 2013 48,343 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 35,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 19,763 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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S31 AWJ is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S31 AWJ, 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

How do I check the history of S31 AWJ?

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What year was S31 AWJ registered?

S31 AWJ is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 11 August 2009.

Is S31 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 AWJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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