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M5 KYK

2009 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,898 mi
Last recorded180,898 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 KYK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 180,898 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 170,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 160,074 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 151,284 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 126,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 108,293 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 97,182 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 92,786 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 85,480 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 85,480 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure BRAKE PAD SENSOR (1.9.2a)

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

Fail 29 May 2016 85,448 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 75,240 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 63,172 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 15 May 2014 63,172 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 May 2013 53,526 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 53,348 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2012 38,875 miles

nearside front tyre close to limmit

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

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 KYK is a 2009 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M5 KYK, 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 M5 KYK registered?

M5 KYK is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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