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AJ59 JLO

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,595 mi
Last recorded178,595 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 JLO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 178,595 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2024 175,009 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 171,559 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 165,943 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 160,719 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 151,982 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 143,589 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 134,263 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 128,218 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 128,217 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 122,618 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 122,618 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 100,588 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 100,588 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 83,189 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 51,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 51,172 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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AJ59 JLO is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AJ59 JLO, 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 AJ59 JLO registered?

AJ59 JLO is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is AJ59 JLO safe to buy?

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