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MK09 GVT

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,874 mi
Last recorded189,874 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 GVT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 189,874 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 189,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked / split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2025 186,492 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 181,888 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 174,582 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Dec 2022 174,580 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 167,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.36mm to 0.00mm on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear C.V. joint weeping grease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.12mm to 0.50mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.68mm to 0.00mm on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.40mm to 0.00mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 157,192 miles

Nearside Rear Outer C.V. boot housing slight weep of grease

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

Pass 8 May 2019 142,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 126,362 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 111,866 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 98,836 miles

passed emissions no print out due to low emissions

Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 82,031 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 65,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2014 65,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,943 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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MK09 GVT is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MK09 GVT, 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 MK09 GVT registered?

MK09 GVT is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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