2009 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · ML09 KCV
2009 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 149,633 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2023. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
ML09 KCV Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2022
- 149,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML09 KCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 530 (ML09 KCV) between May 2012 and October 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e”; “Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30/19 (4.1.D.1a)”.
ML09 KCV Mileage History
- 29/05/201267,679 mi
- 12/06/201390,107 mi+22,428 mi
- 13/06/2014128,200 mi+38,093 mi
- 26/06/2015155,565 mi+27,365 mi
- 08/06/2016168,733 mi+13,168 mi
- 30/06/2016170,211 mi+1,478 mi
- 01/07/2016170,247 mi+36 mi
- 14/10/2017185,319 mi+15,072 mi
- 13/10/2018121,479 mi-63,840 mi
- 02/11/2019126,127 mi+4,648 mi
- 04/11/2020129,888 mi+3,761 mi
- 28/10/2021135,934 mi+6,046 mi
- 20/10/2022149,633 mi+13,699 mi
- 20/10/2022149,633 mi
Average of roughly 7,886 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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