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BC02 BAB

2010 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,943 mi
Last recorded137,943 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 BAB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 137,943 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 137,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 123,430 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 103,588 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 103,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,642 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 78,806 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 67,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 60,834 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,650 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 49,363 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 41,855 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 41,855 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,538 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 32,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge 275/35/19

Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,754 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,144 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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BC02 BAB 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 BC02 BAB, 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 BC02 BAB registered?

BC02 BAB is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 16 April 2010.

Is BC02 BAB safe to buy?

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