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BN09 KNV

2009 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

207,820 mi
Last recorded207,820 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 53094,161 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 KNV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 207,820 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2023 202,522 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 202,502 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 195,447 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 189,950 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 180,510 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 176,890 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 158,785 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 158,181 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 135,941 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 135,935 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 104,531 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,171 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)

o/s/f tyre cuts on inner wall n/s/f tyre cuts on inner wall

Pass 24 Feb 2014 61,197 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 47,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 47,963 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,484 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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BN09 KNV is a 2009 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 BN09 KNV, 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

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What year was BN09 KNV registered?

BN09 KNV is a 2009 BMW 530, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is BN09 KNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 KNV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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