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AK09 UNS

2009 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

205,350 mi
Last recorded205,350 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 UNS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 205,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2022 197,461 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 184,968 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))

front brakes just imbalance.

Fail 20 Jul 2021 184,968 miles

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

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

front brakes just imbalance.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 173,584 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 159,842 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 159,027 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose contaminated with shock absorber oil

Pass 8 Jun 2018 141,852 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 141,814 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 124,134 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 124,008 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 105,533 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,642 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,244 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,846 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,519 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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AK09 UNS is a 2009 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK09 UNS, 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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AK09 UNS is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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