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M1 VEK

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

44,137 mi
Last recorded44,137 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 VEK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 44,137 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2025 43,824 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 43,251 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 43,098 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 42,333 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 40,938 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 39,275 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 38,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 37,671 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2017 36,325 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,220 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 29,885 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,419 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 27,419 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,582 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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M1 VEK is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 M1 VEK, 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 M1 VEK registered?

M1 VEK is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is M1 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M1 VEK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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