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BO54 RAY

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,014 mi
Last recorded131,014 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO54 RAY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 131,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 5 Apr 2025 128,967 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 23 Mar 2024 126,591 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 123,603 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 114,983 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 112,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 111,742 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 108,476 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 103,122 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 90,308 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,939 miles

covers fitted to engine bay and under side

Pass 26 Mar 2015 73,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 47,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers starting to smear

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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BO54 RAY is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BO54 RAY, 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 BO54 RAY registered?

BO54 RAY is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BO54 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO54 RAY shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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