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AV10 OAP

2010 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,304 mi
Last recorded129,304 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 OAP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 129,304 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 123,031 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 123,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55r17 97y run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2022 115,245 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 110,139 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 106,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 97 Y Pirelli P7 R/Flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension Arm Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension Arm Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 103,788 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 100,654 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 100,654 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 87,549 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 56,896 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,830 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 45,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 34,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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AV10 OAP is a 2010 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV10 OAP, 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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AV10 OAP is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 11 May 2010.

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