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M44 KJE

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,303 mi
Last recorded159,303 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM44 KJE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 159,303 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 159,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Identification..Joint pointing down. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 157,100 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip drivers side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 156,137 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 152,248 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 152,248 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 148,671 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 148,671 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 143,256 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 143,256 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 138,230 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 129,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 122,760 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 119,972 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 109,661 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 101,944 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 92,105 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 92,105 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 72,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,664 miles

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

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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M44 KJE is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M44 KJE, 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 M44 KJE registered?

M44 KJE is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 12 January 2009.

Is M44 KJE safe to buy?

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