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AS03 PAP

2010 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

187,346 mi
Last recorded187,346 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS03 PAP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 187,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear arm ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 171,994 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 159,564 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 139,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 127,891 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 118,902 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Dec 2020 118,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Plus close to the limit and badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 110,178 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2018 101,680 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 88,664 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 73,582 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 63,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AS03 PAP is a 2010 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AS03 PAP, 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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AS03 PAP is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is AS03 PAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS03 PAP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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