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AP10 KKS

2010 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,540 mi
Last recorded159,540 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP10 KKS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 159,540 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 149,765 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 141,722 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 134,055 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 126,803 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 120,678 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 112,477 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 105,511 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 100,116 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 93,439 miles

o/s/r tyre at3mm / both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2016 93,438 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre at3mm / both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2015 86,796 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2014 80,118 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,119 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre edges worn - no cords showing

o/s/f tyre outside edge worn - no cords showing

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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AP10 KKS is a 2010 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 86,899 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 AP10 KKS, 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 16 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP10 KKS is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 22 July 2010.

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