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AS03 RHS

2010 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

147,148 mi
Last recorded147,148 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS03 RHS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 147,148 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth/weakened almost to cord inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth/weakened almost to cord inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing more heavily outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 140,467 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 140,467 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 130,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 130,155 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 114,442 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 106,636 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 98,493 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

rear discs worn.

Fail 1 Jul 2021 98,493 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted.

rear discs worn.

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 96,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 96,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Bump stop perished

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 86,968 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 86,940 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 86,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear tyres are devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2018 75,019 miles

Rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2017 64,315 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 53,761 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 53,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 40,768 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2015 39,937 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 25,737 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 14,677 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 12,206 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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AS03 RHS is a 2010 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AS03 RHS, 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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What year was AS03 RHS registered?

AS03 RHS is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2010.

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