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AY10 ZZJ

2010 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

265,000 mi
Last recorded265,000 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY10 ZZJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 265,000 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2023 406,447 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 241,530 miles

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

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

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 27 Aug 2021 209,400 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 189,035 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 174,347 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 174,346 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 164,254 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 147,447 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 138,246 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 131,431 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 106,959 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,173 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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AY10 ZZJ is a 2010 BMW 530 in Black 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 AY10 ZZJ, 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 AY10 ZZJ registered?

AY10 ZZJ is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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The MOT history for AY10 ZZJ 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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