CarVerify

Free Car Check

ST09 RSY

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

144,626 mi
Last recorded144,626 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 RSY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 144,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 141,231 miles

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

Rear parking brake just making limit

Pass 11 Apr 2024 133,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 127,254 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 127,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 119,588 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 108,617 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 93,045 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 May 2019 84,001 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,045 miles

Offside Front brake disc backing plate missing

Fail 7 Jun 2018 75,043 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc backing plate missing

Pass 3 Jun 2017 61,326 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,762 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 44,778 miles

all four coil springs are slightly corroded

engine floor and sill covers

Pass 13 Sep 2014 40,433 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED ...

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN ...

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS COULD NOT BE FULLY CHECKED DUE TO PLASTIC SILL COVERS ...

OBJECT HANGING FROM CENTRE REAR VIEW MIRROR ...

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2013 34,852 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN ...

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED ...

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE INNER AND OUTER SILLS COULD NOT BE FULLY CHECKED DUE TO PLASTIC SILL COVERS ...

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

OBJECT HANGING FROM CENTRE REAR VIEW MIRROR ....

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS LOWEST ACCEPTABLE POSITION ...

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 29,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 29,268 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
Full BMW 530 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ST09 RSY 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 84.2%.

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 ST09 RSY, 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 RSY?

You can check the full history of ST09 RSY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ST09 RSY registered?

ST09 RSY is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is ST09 RSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST09 RSY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST09 RSY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ST09 RSY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.