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AV09 MKC

2009 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,432 mi
Last recorded82,432 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 MKC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 82,432 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 81,422 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 80,085 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 78,542 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 74,997 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 74,997 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt pretensioner deployed Not locking (7.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 May 2021 68,272 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 62,815 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 61,119 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 59,423 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2018 59,423 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 57,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 51,230 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 45,993 miles

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

Tyre size 225/50 WR17 GoodYear NCT RunFlat

Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,848 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 42,848 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 40,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

due to engine code N53 B30A the lambda readings is high but well withing the emissions readings

Pass 14 May 2012 37,536 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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AV09 MKC is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV09 MKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AV09 MKC?

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What year was AV09 MKC registered?

AV09 MKC is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 12 May 2009.

Is AV09 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 MKC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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