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Y25 KRF

2009 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests103 (83 pass, 20 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

163,013 mi
Last recorded163,013 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 KRF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

83 pass 20 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 163,013 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2026 183,217 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2026 129,491 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 119,378 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 157,274 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 157,237 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 176,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

long travel on park brake lever

Fail 16 Jul 2025 176,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 153,838 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 123,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2025 123,828 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at n/s rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 165,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear number plate light dull

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 115,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 139,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm but worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 161,571 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 144,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 119,430 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 148,096 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 148,090 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Light flashing (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 142,142 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 115,892 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 128,421 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 128,421 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 151,116 miles

parking brake is 17%

Pass 3 Mar 2023 114,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 131,851 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 132,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 115,837 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 113,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 144,843 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 103,676 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 121,676 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 114,572 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 114,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 99,721 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 133,213 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 100,798 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 108,086 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 97,571 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 111,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 84,757 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 123,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 98,677 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 87,230 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))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 87,230 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 82,189 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 82,189 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 115,270 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 115,099 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 87,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 87,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 105,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 90,011 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 67,623 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,813 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 105,319 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 105,319 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 67,385 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 98,802 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 87,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover and under trays fitted

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,603 miles

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2017 49,101 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 97,904 miles

both rear tyres getting low

oil leak on o/s/f undertray

Pass 21 Jun 2017 96,275 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 44,457 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 86,240 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

nearside rear tyre inner wall has damage, ply/cord not exposed

Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,166 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,075 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 89,075 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 89,030 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 94,628 miles

Centre Front Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2016 29,829 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,470 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

Fail 26 Jan 2016 83,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays, not inspected

offside front tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,471 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,095 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 90,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 25,288 miles

emissions level low, no print out

Fail 22 Jan 2015 78,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 78,348 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 26,134 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 74,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

small chunk out of tread n/s/f tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2014 74,656 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

small chunk out of tread n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2014 71,555 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,351 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,130 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 62,663 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 68,757 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2013 55,843 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,243 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 58,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary legal number plates fitted at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2012 42,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,954 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing from inner and outer edge

Offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords yet

Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,446 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 38,288 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,288 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 37,881 miles

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

Advise wheels removed brake inspection front,rear inner brake pads seem low,front discs lipped.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Offside,nearside front tyres outside tyre wear.

Fail 19 May 2010 37,365 miles

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

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre have small cuts not down to cords.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,228 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 36,960 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,343 miles

shield fitted to underside

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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Y25 KRF is a 2009 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 103 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 Y25 KRF, 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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Y25 KRF is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 6 February 2009.

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