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AU52 LAU

2010 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,190 mi
Last recorded160,190 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 LAU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 160,190 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 151,974 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 151,974 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 144,971 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 141,713 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 134,085 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 125,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 120,485 miles

Offside Front brake disc backplate loose and insecure

Fail 9 Jul 2020 120,485 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake disc backplate loose and insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2019 116,633 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 114,535 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 107,175 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,433 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)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 16 Apr 2016 89,433 miles

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

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)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 16 Apr 2016 89,433 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,304 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 58,793 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2013
Fail 11 Jun 2013

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AU52 LAU is a 2010 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU52 LAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU52 LAU registered?

AU52 LAU is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 14 July 2010.

Is AU52 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 LAU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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