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M5 ACL

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

165,436 mi
Last recorded165,436 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 ACL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 165,436 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 159,292 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 159,288 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 154,270 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen has outside drivers view of the road

Pass 22 Oct 2022 145,965 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 135,817 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 129,412 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 123,806 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 107,415 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 94,498 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 78,962 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 65,178 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 53,930 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 42,240 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,214 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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M5 ACL is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M5 ACL, 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

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What year was M5 ACL registered?

M5 ACL is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is M5 ACL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 ACL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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