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SF09 KVT

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,695 mi
Last recorded161,695 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF09 KVT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 161,695 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 150,953 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 150,752 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel weld breaking away (4.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle contacting suspension strut (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle contacting suspension strut (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2016 139,493 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 125,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 125,827 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 116,399 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 98,913 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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SF09 KVT is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SF09 KVT, 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 SF09 KVT registered?

SF09 KVT is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is SF09 KVT safe to buy?

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