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SK09 MAR

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,250 mi
Last recorded101,250 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 MAR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 101,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 98,905 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 97,651 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))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 97,650 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 94,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 83,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 72,023 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 62,887 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 62,525 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,246 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 32,758 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 32,415 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 32,415 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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SK09 MAR is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SK09 MAR, 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 SK09 MAR registered?

SK09 MAR is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is SK09 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK09 MAR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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