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ST09 FKU

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,842 mi
Last recorded162,842 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 162,842 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 162,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured aluminium top mount cup cracked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

age related corrosion underneath

Pass 26 May 2025 155,748 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 149,906 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 142,267 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 136,050 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 130,351 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 126,386 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 126,386 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 124,756 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 100,361 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 100,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 68,508 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,234 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms inner front bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2016 32,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms inner front bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,705 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 25,033 miles

brake disc corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2014 19,284 miles

both front tyres worn edges 2453519

both rear tyres close to limit 2753019

Pass 29 Jan 2013 13,980 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 12,219 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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ST09 FKU 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 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 ST09 FKU, 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 ST09 FKU registered?

ST09 FKU is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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