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ST09 AYF

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,363 mi
Last recorded151,363 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 AYF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 151,363 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 150,724 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 140,355 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 134,703 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 134,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2023 125,482 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2022 117,213 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2021 107,992 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 94,386 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 94,301 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 87,442 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 87,439 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,068 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2016 69,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,972 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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 38,424 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,196 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2012 23,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres hard wearing on inner edges

n/s/f tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

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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ST09 AYF is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ST09 AYF, 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 ST09 AYF?

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What year was ST09 AYF registered?

ST09 AYF is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is ST09 AYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST09 AYF shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST09 AYF have outstanding finance?

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