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BJ10 NAU

2010 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,398 mi
Last recorded155,398 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ10 NAU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 155,398 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 155,396 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 149,068 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 149,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 142,480 miles

Factory covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 142,480 miles

Factory covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 137,095 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 127,205 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 119,437 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 113,488 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 103,505 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 85,244 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 85,223 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 78,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2016 78,021 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened all rear pads low (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 70,537 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 28 Apr 2014 63,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 54,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BJ10 NAU is a 2010 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ10 NAU, 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 BJ10 NAU registered?

BJ10 NAU is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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