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SJ09 GVY

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,397 mi
Last recorded120,397 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 GVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 120,397 miles

rear axle bushes perished/worn

Fail 11 Feb 2026 120,397 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear axle bushes perished/worn

Pass 30 Jan 2025 114,238 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 106,257 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 97,383 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 90,790 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 85,639 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 81,545 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 81,545 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 76,930 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 76,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 71,038 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,042 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 59,183 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 59,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 52,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 44,373 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 36,828 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,055 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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SJ09 GVY is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SJ09 GVY, 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 SJ09 GVY?

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What year was SJ09 GVY registered?

SJ09 GVY is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is SJ09 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ09 GVY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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