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BF60 JPJ

2010 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,872 mi
Last recorded153,872 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF60 JPJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 153,872 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 151,399 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 151,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 148,101 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 148,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre treads getting down

Pass 1 Sep 2022 145,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play main arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyre treads getting down

Pass 9 Sep 2021 142,710 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 139,085 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 134,764 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 134,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 128,049 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 128,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 123,596 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 123,596 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 116,532 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 87,357 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 61,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,853 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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BF60 JPJ is a 2010 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF60 JPJ, 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 BF60 JPJ registered?

BF60 JPJ is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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