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BG60 UBW

2010 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,753 mi
Last recorded165,753 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG60 UBW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 165,753 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 153,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 138,785 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 127,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 115,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2021 105,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 105,333 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 97,167 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 97,167 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,406 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 74,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 62,803 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 58,600 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 47,936 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 38,749 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 28,486 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

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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BG60 UBW is a 2010 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BG60 UBW, 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 BG60 UBW registered?

BG60 UBW is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 12 November 2010.

Is BG60 UBW safe to buy?

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