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CX60 BUA

2010 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,107 mi
Last recorded148,107 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 53086,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX60 BUA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 148,107 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 May 2024 139,602 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 May 2024 139,594 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2023 133,588 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 25 May 2022 128,959 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear road wheel has been welded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 119,035 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 119,014 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 111,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 102,079 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 90,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 90,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

stonechip on windscreen on edge of zone a

Pass 9 May 2016 65,385 miles

engine covers fitted blocking view of components

under trays fitted blocking view of components

Fail 6 May 2016 65,260 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted blocking view of components

under trays fitted blocking view of components

Pass 27 May 2015 53,619 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,599 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 52,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2013 46,443 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre inner edge worn flat

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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CX60 BUA is a 2010 BMW 530 in Black 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 CX60 BUA, 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 CX60 BUA registered?

CX60 BUA is a 2010 BMW 530, first registered on 30 November 2010.

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