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ML09 KCV

2009 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,633 mi
Last recorded149,633 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 KCV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 149,633 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 149,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 135,934 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 129,888 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 126,127 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 121,479 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 185,319 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 170,247 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 170,211 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 168,733 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30/19 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 155,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 128,200 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 90,107 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 67,679 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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ML09 KCV is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ML09 KCV, 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 ML09 KCV registered?

ML09 KCV is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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